Server/bartender

Are you looking for a career with Calgary's best seafood & steakhouse restaurant? We are looking for a full-time Server/Bartender with the desire to grow into a management position to join our team If you are passionate about food and the restaurant industry, we want to hear from you

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Reliable, friendly, hardworking individuals are our jam

**Responsibilities**
- Preparing restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
- Attending to customers upon entrance to the restaurant
- Presenting menus, serving and helping customers select food/beverages
- Take and serve orders
- Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products
- Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/barstaff
- Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude
- Issue bills and accept payment
- Opening and closing the business as per standards, policies and procedures
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
- Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations, particularly a familiarity with AGLC and AHS
- Career growth through leadership/management opportunities available; including but not limited to private functions, large scale community events, and floor supervision.

**Requirements and Skills**
- Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience
- Private event experience is considered an asset
- Previous restaurant management experience is considered an asset
- Hands-on experience in cashier duties
- Attention to cleanliness and safety
- Patience and customer-oriented approach
- Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
- Responsible and trustworthy
- Proserve is required

Please send resume & cover letter.

**Big Fish & Open Range provides the following inclusive hiring information**:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

**About Big Fish & Open Range**

Big Fish & Open Range embodies the essence of Calgary; cutting edge, but comfortable and unpretentious. Serving the very best meat, game, and freshest seafood, we are the ultimate place to celebrate life’s great occasions or enjoy the pleasures of great food and drink in a timeless and relaxed environment.

Originating as Open Range in 2004, our premier steakhouse offered a variety of meat and game prepared in an exciting array of flavors. Open Range mixed modern with tradition. Big Fish opened next door in 2005, offering a unique dockside-style service to Calgarians. Continuously staying on top of the latest seafood trends and taking pride in being an Ocean Wise Partner.

In 2020, Big Fish & Open Range came to be after finding success in merging the restaurant menus and providing an exquisite surf and turf experience. Since then, the restaurant has grown to two locations in Calgary, Renfrew and Marda Loop. Both serve a weekday lunch and weekend brunch along with all day service. In addition, we feature a daily happy hour and weekly specials with BOGO Oysters on Mondays, 1/2-Price Wine on Wednesdays, Surf and Turf Date Night on Thursdays, and a Smoked Prime Rib Supper on Sundays.

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

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Bartending: 1 year (required)
- Serving: 1 year (required)
- Restaurant Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- ProServe (required)

Work Location: In person