Restaurant Summer jobs

Join our amazing Elora Mill team and work in a beautiful environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature! Share your passion for hospitality with our event guests and help to create memorable moments.

The Event Server’s role is to provide engaged and thoughtful service to our wedding guests. The Server is responsible for table detailing, table maintenance, all beverage service including wine and bar, running and clearing of food, order-taking and overall guest enjoyment. The Server is also there to assist the Lead Server, Concierge and Maître d’ to ensure that we provide optimum service. The ideal candidate for this role has a positive outlook and an energetic personality.

This position requires late night, weekend and holiday work. Flexible availability is vital in a successful candidate. *This role is permanent - not a seasonal (summer) role*

What makes you the perfect candidate:

• You love the idea of being part of somebody’s special day.
• You would like to work in a fun environment, surrounded by people who are celebrating.
• You enjoy being part of a team and working in a fast-paced environment.
• You would like a job with the opportunity for endless growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up event and wedding spaces according to instructions from the Event Manager and guest details
• Greet guests warmly as they arrive and direct them appropriately.
• Offer welcome drinks and tray-serve hors d’oeuvres, answering any inquiries about the items being served.
• Take guests’ orders, noting any special requests or dietary restrictions, and communicate guests’ needs to the Maître D and culinary team.
• Deliver courses to tables, accurately presenting guests with their selections.
• Anticipate guests’ needs continually and fulfill them appropriately.
• Clear dishes and flatware once food service is completed, ensuring guest tables remain tidy and clutter free by discreetly removing empty glassware, plates, etc.
• Efficiently clean the event space by stripping linens and napkins and taking down decorations as instructed.
• Reset the event space as directed, ensuring linens are clean and properly place.
• Provide exceptional service to ensure a memorable and upscale experience for all guests.

Advantages to being part of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa 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!

Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, 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.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elora, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

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

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

Experience:

• serving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person