Waitstaff, Pt

**Working Title**:Waitstaff, PT
**Employment Status**: Part-Time
**Starting Hourly Rate**: 18.00
**Address**:100 Elgin Street Ottawa ON K1P 5K8
**New Hire Schedule**:various mornings and evenings

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

**Why work with Eurest Dining?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

**Job Summary**:
**How you will make an impact**:
You will be responsible for taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests.

**As a Waitstaff, you will be**:

- Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
- Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
- Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and notes preferences. Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets
- Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly, and special requests are accommodated
- Promptly address complaints or issues, relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor
- Ensure that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
- Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions

**About you**:

- You have previous experience in the food services industry
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Exceptional communications skills and ability to get along well with others
- Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items, and stand/walk for majority of shift