Summer Restaurant jobs in British Columbia

Seasonal

About the Company:

When you work at Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing you become part of a larger family of motivated people who thrive in a natural environment that promotes safe practices and good health.

At Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Our wages are highly competitive, and our subsidized housing and food services mean that our employees can save money while working in Blue River throughout the year. We offer opportunities for advancement in all departments and ensure that each employee is supported in their effort to provide excellent customer service every day.

Our culture is built on positive attitudes, ambition, and a passion for skiing. Whether you join us for an amazing seasonal experience or join our team in a year-round career capacity, employment at MWHS is the experience of a lifetime.

Position: Server

Type: Full Time, Seasonal (Summer)

Location: Saddle Mountain Restaurant, Blue River, BC

Reports to: Front of House Assistant Manager

Objective:

To provide customers with information about the menu and their surroundings. Must have a good attitude and provide prompt, attentive service. This is a demanding task in a dynamic work environment and requires strong organizational skills. Guest satisfaction is our number one objective.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain familiarity with the composition of all menu items.
• Serve food and beverages in accordance with laid-down standards in a professional, courteous manner.
• Receive food orders and process payments at the counter.
• Prepare specialty coffee.
• Clean designated areas, in accordance with procedures, morning/evening routines and hygiene requirements.
• Ensure sideboards on stations are adequately stocked with replacement cutlery, linen, food, or equipment.
• Clean tables in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service.
Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress.

Qualifications:

• Serving experience (6 months+).
• Serving it Right certification.
• Foodsafe certification.
• Basic working knowledge of hospitality industry principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
Knowledge of a second language is an asset.

Working Conditions :

• 10 hour days, 4 days a week on an averaging agreement
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold heat and water.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Benefits of employment include:

• Subsidized private or shared staff accommodation
• Fitness center
• Family and friends’ discounts
• 30% discount on retail
• Recreation opportunities such as hiking, stand up paddle boarding, mountain biking, white water rafting, Wells Gray Provincial Park sightseeing
• In-house training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted rates at various hotels in Kamloops, Jasper and Vernon
• Guaranteed adventure!

Compensation: $19.50 plus end of season bonus of $1 per hour, plus gratuities