Banquet Servers

Are you interested in joining the leading culinary hotel in Victoria? We offer a fun work atmosphere that promotes creativity & career development, and boasts a team of energetic, passionate food & beverage and culinary professionals. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Job title: Banquet Server

Job Status: Permanent. Hours of work per week will vary based on business volume

Joining Bonus: $500 ($200 on joining + $300 after completing probation)

Start Wage: $17.16/hr to $17.66/hr (at 1yr.) plus a minimum $5 of gratuities for every hour worked in an event

Summary of Position:
To represent the Inn at Laurel Point in all guest interactions as “A refined coastal experience in a waterfront city setting, guided by sincere, friendly service, to create remarkable memories.” A Banquet Server serves food and beverage to guests and provides table maintenance and room setup and tear down.

Responsibilities:

• Greet guests in a friendly, enthusiastic manner
• Serve guests food and beverage
• Setup and tear down of banquet functions in a timely manner
• Attention to detail and ensuring cleanliness of service areas
• Reading and understanding Banquet Event Orders and following every last detail
• Direct liaison with Events department and Culinary department to ensure setup of function meets standards
• Working quickly and efficiently with team members and individually
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed when transporting equipment and reports injuries immediately to leader
• Responsible for handling of all equipment and linens and ensuring these are in proper working order, e.g. no rips or stains on linen
• Complete other duties as assigned in a timely manner
• Complies with the Inn at Laurel Point’s procedures and code of ethics

Job Requirements:

• Knowledgeable of all serving standards
• Previous serving experience required
• Previous Banquet serving experience an asset
• Food and wine knowledge
• Foodsafe Level 1 and Serving It Right certified
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision
• Ability to problem solve
• Team oriented
• Must be able to embrace the 4 core values of the Inn at Laurel Point: Excellence, Respect, Curiosity and Stewardship
• Must have flexible availability and transportation for shift work: from very early mornings, to very late nights (past midnight) as shifts will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week
• Must be fully available to work weekends and statutory holidays
• Must be able to lift 40lbs on a regular basis
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada

Reports To: Events Operations Manager

Closing Date: Please submit your application as soon as possible as applications are reviewed daily

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Wages
• A fun & friendly workplace culture that embraces diversity
• Cross-training opportunities to grow your skills
• Best staff meal in town and by the way, it’s free!
• Complimentary parking on non-restricted days during the off-season
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Colleague of the month recognition program
• Summertime volleyball on Sticky Wicket rooftop, BBQs on our stunning Terrace patio, free themed year-end Gala to thank you
• Aura waterfront restaurant + patio staff discount – 50%
• Need a staycation? We’ve got you covered, after your 1-year work anniversary, enjoy a complimentary one night stay including breakfast for 2
• Friends & Family hotel discount (so you can show off your amazing workplace)
• Candidate referral bonus - $500
• Industry discounts
• Workshops
• Cross-training opportunities
• Skill and advancement training programs
• Shower and locker facilities

Thank you for considering Inn at Laurel Point as your employer of choice!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $22.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Work Location: In person