Alobar Downtown, located at 150 York Street, is hiring experienced and passionate servers with flexible availability. The ideal candidate in this role has a passion for all things food and beverage and the ability to focus in a fast paced environment.
Servers are the first to establish a connection and relationship with our guests. They fully understand that the guest experience is of the utmost importance. Their role is to guide guests through our menus with correct, comprehensive knowledge of the dishes, cocktails and wines. that Alo Food Group restaurants offer. Servers take ownership of their tables. They communicate as much as possible with the kitchen and fellow team members in order to give the guest the best possible experience. Servers never show signs of distress, they are gracious and genuine at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleaning and setting up dining room
- Stocking all service stations with pens, staples, lighters, notepads, debit rolls, etc.
- Greeting guests with water and explaining details of the menu and any nightly specials
- Taking orders and punching them in with appropriate modifications
- Having first contact with chef and management regarding allergies or specific menu
modifications
- Ensuring guests have drinks, condiments, and everything they need to have a great
meal
- Ensuring bills are correct before presentation to the guest
- Cleaning and resetting tables
- Performing closing duties after all guests have left for the evening
- Ensuring wine offerings are properly stocked and chilled for service
- Ensuring payments are taken correctly and reports are accurate for management
- Running food & beverages
- Being confident selling, recommending, and pouring wine
- Updating guests notes in the reservations system with succinct and pertinent information
- Adding personal touches to ensure emotional connection with guests (celebrations are
noted, guests preferences are remembered, etc.)
- Ensuring wine is properly stored after service, bottles are married, and empty bottles
removed
- Ensuring the dining room is clean and organized after service, chairs and banquets
crumbed, all tables cleaned, etc.
- Assist team with polishing at the end of service
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to stand, walk and maneuver for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs
- Positive attitude and a passion for providing excellent guest experiences
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Organized with an acute attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.20 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- What is your desired weekly scheduling availability?
Experience:
- Serving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve (required)
Work Location: In person