Thrive Foods Restaurants jobs in Calgary, AB

Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar is looking for enthusiastic, professional, and customer-focused Food & Beverage Servers to join our team.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality, take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate will have previous serving experience in a full-service restaurant and bar, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome guests, ensuring a positive dining experience from arrival to departure.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them promptly into the POS system.
• Serve food and beverages professionally, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the restaurant's menu, daily specials, promotions, and beverage offerings.
• Provide menu recommendations and assist guests with dietary preferences and allergy-related inquiries.
• Assist with buffet service, including replenishing buffet items, maintaining presentation, and ensuring cleanliness.
• Clear, clean, sanitize, and reset tables promptly.
• Process cash, debit, and credit card transactions accurately.
• Follow Alberta ProServe guidelines and responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Monitor alcohol consumption and handle intoxicated guests professionally in accordance with restaurant policies.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, and side duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the dining room, service stations, and other assigned areas.
• Work cooperatively with kitchen staff, management, and fellow team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
• Follow all restaurant policies, food safety standards, and health and sanitation requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of serving experience in a full-service restaurant or bar preferred.
• Valid Alberta ProServe certification required for alcohol service.
• Strong customer service skills with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain professional during busy service periods.
• Positive attitude, reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Willingness to perform assigned cleaning, side duties, and other operational responsibilities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Experience using restaurant POS systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indian cuisine is an asset, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $15.00 per hour + Tips
• Staff meal discounts
• Employee dining discounts
• Flexible scheduling based on operational requirements
• On-site parking
• Vacation pay and statutory entitlements in accordance with Alberta employment standards
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar?

At Cinnamon Indian Cuisine & Bar, we believe that exceptional dining experiences begin with great people. We value teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and genuine hospitality.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who take ownership of their responsibilities and are committed to maintaining our standards of food quality, service, and guest satisfaction.

If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic restaurant environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of Team Cinnamon.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Work Location: In person