Server

**_Are you passionate about the Food & Beverage industry? This is your opportunity to join an amazing company and be a part of one of Vancouver's most sought out farm to table restaurant
- Honey Salt_**

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Vancouver including the Honey Salt. Honey Salt offers a farm-to-table inspired menu serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine, and a variety of wines and cocktails with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting. When you think of the comforts of home, it involves food so exquisite that you feel it down in your soul. Honey Salt, a true neighbourhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with relaxed sophistication, is looking for YOU to join our team

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Server is primarily responsible for the service of food and beverage items to guests in a restaurant, lounge or patio. The Server assists with the reservation process, greeting and seating of guests, and clearing and resetting of designated areas. This position is responsible for following both company and facility policies and procedures. The Server will promote the Parq Vancouver facility and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. The Server continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Server is responsible for:

- Working in collaboration with other Team Members and Departments to ensure the restaurant, lounge and patio operates in accordance with established operational procedures
- Seating guests, taking/placing orders, preparing speciality items, serving food and beverages, clearing, cleaning and resetting designated areas
- Proper set-up, maintenance and adherence to scheduled duties, ensuring mise-en-place and par stock is maintained for all service related items
- Placing orders through designated POS systems, reviewing final checks and securing payment
- Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary guest service
- Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriate
- Protecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor safety and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations

**QUALIFICATIONS**

The Server must:

- Have experience as a Server in a similar environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
- Have valid Serving it Right and Foodsafe Level 1 certificates. Certificates in mixology would be considered an asset
- Be able to obtain and maintain a GPEB license
- Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
- Have a good understanding of different cuisines, food preparation methods, beer, wine, liquor, non-alcoholic beverages, common drink recipes and basic food & beverage pairings or accompaniments
- Be able to upsell through detailed product knowledge and effectively handle all guest inquiries including food and beverage suggestions, dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements
- Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
- Accurately operate POS terminals, debit payment systems, Open Table and other computerized or electronic systems
- Have the ability to handle inventory management, financial transactions, float management and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage

**_ What we offer:_**
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits
- Flexible work life balance
- Paid Vacation
- Extensive RRSP matching program
- Career Growth and development opportunities
- Associate Recognition Events including an amazing Holiday Party
- Associate Discounts at Parq

**_ We look forward to hearing from you_