Restaurant Server jobs in Hamilton, ON

Join our amazing Ancaster Mill team and work in a beautiful environment surrounded by nature. Share your passion for spectacular cocktails and delicious, fresh, and seasonally inspired food. Create incredible guest experiences in our historic restaurant with stunning views from every window.

The Restaurant Server is a key member of Ancaster Mill's Front of House Team. The Server has excellent knowledge of the menu allowing them to serve guests with confidence, answer questions and recommend selections. They work closely with all other front and back of house teams to ensure the efficient operation of the restaurant, and to provide an extraordinary guest experience. The ideal candidate is an experienced, organized and efficient hospitality professional, anticipating and staying on top of the needs of their guests while remaining poised in peak periods.

What makes you the perfect candidate:

• You are passionate about providing memorable dining experiences.
• You are enthusiastic about the food scene and like to keep up with current trends.
• You have excellent wine knowledge and have received certified wine training
• You enjoy working as part of a team and supporting those around you.
• You are highly organized and a skilled multitasker.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide elevated food and beverage service.
• Maximize guest experience by assisting with the selection of food and beverages; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.
• Understand the composition of each menu item as well as the ingredients and allergens present in each dish.
• Thoroughly understand Pearle Hospitality’s allergy awareness program.
• Anticipate our guests needs and aim to accommodate any requests to ensure a luxury experience.  
• Embody a great service culture and create a high level of service standards and excellence.   
• Relentlessly pursue the importance of “image”, “attention to detail” and “pride of ownership” to best represent the Pearle Hospitality Brand.

Advantages to being part of the Ancaster Mill Team:

• Competitive wages
• Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
• Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
• Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
• A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!

Vacancy Status Disclosure: This job posting is related to an existing vacancy.

Accommodation:

Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Ancaster Mill , accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location

(Bardo, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

• Do you have certified wine training?

Experience:

• Fine Dining Serving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person