Dinner Server

Job Responsibility:

Join our amazing Elora Mill team and work in a beautiful environment, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Share your passion for spectacular cocktails and delicious food. Create incredible guest experiences in our historic restaurant with stunning views from every window.

The Restaurant Server is a key member of Elora Mill's Front of House Team. The Server has excellent knowledge of the menu allowing them to serve guests with confidence, answer questions and recommend selections. They work closely with all other front and back of house teams to ensure the efficient operation of the restaurant, and to provide an extraordinary guest experience. The ideal candidate is organized and efficient, anticipating and staying on top of the needs of their guests while remaining poised.

What makes you the perfect candidate:

• You are passionate about providing memorable dining experiences.
• You are enthusiastic about the food scene and like to keep up with current trends.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and supporting those around you.
• You are highly organized and a skilled multitasker.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide luxury food and beverage service.
• Maximize guest experience by assisting with the selection of food and beverages; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.
• Understand the composition of each menu item as well as the ingredients and allergens present in each dish.
• Thoroughly understand Pearle Hospitality's allergy awareness program.
• Anticipate our guests needs and aim to accommodate any requests to ensure a luxury experience.
• Embody a great service culture and create a high level of service standards and excellence.
• Relentlessly pursue the importance of “image”, “attention to detail” and “pride of ownership” to best represent the Pearle Hospitality Brand.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Smart Serve Certification
• 3 years serving experience in a fine dining establishment preferred.
• In-depth wine knowledge is an asset.

Advantages to being part of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa Team:

• Competitive wages
• Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
• Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
• Career opportunities across all Pearle Hospitality properties
• A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!

Pearle Hospitality and affiliated companies, including Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Application question(s):

• Are you presently or have you ever been employed by any affiliated Pearle Hospitality properties? If YES, List location

(ETT: Bread Bars, The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Cambridge Mill, Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Ancaster Mill, Spencer's At The Waterfront, Whistle Bear Golf Club)

Experience:

• serving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person