Part Time Restaurant Server

ABOUT US

At InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally-minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Be yourself and at the centre of it all. Located in the heart of the entertainment and business districts in downtown Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre currently has an opening for a Part Time Restaurant Server.  If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in offering exceptional service, we would love to have you be a part of the IHG team!  Our colleagues continue to aim higher and show they care about our guests and each other to ensure we achieve our goal of creating great hotels guests love.

YOUR DAY TO DAY 

Provide fast and courteous service of food and beverages to guests and ensure quality of food and beverage presentation per established standards. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Prepare food and beverages for service to hotel guests and present food according to established health and presentation standards.
• Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner.  Clean and/or wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
• Perform side-work, and any other opening or closing duties as required.  Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout shift.
• Alert Outlet Management of any service and/or safety issues. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.   
• May receive guest payments and process transactions as outlined in the cash and charge procedures as needed.
• Must be Smart Serve certified.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Basic reading and writing.  Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Moving about the restaurant
• Handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

OTHER

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc. 
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 4800 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

InterContinental Toronto Centre is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce.  We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applicants under the respective provincial human rights codes.  Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Hourly rate:  $17.21