REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education.
• Three (3) year experience in high volume restaurant preferred.
• Smart Serve Certification required.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-directed personality is essential.
• Will be closely supervised; accepts all training and guidance on a continuous basis. Passes along best practices and techniques to fellow crew members.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of another language in addition to English is an asset.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers.
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm. Will work for extended periods of time without sitting.
• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as tables and chairs, up and down stairs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Will be required to be available for work on all weekends during July & August including major holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 35 pounds (16 kilograms).
• Non-slip footwear is required to ensure safety in the workplace. Crew members must wear appropriate non-slip shoes during shifts.
• If required, wear additional assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection.

ABOUT US:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, citizenship, place of origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, receipt of public assistance and record of offences.
City Experiences employment and workplace decisions will be based on company needs, job requirements and individual job qualifications and skills. City Experiences will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity.

• Provide amazing hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT Service System.
• Reports to work on time and for all scheduled shifts, clocking in and out appropriately, in conjunction with managing personal break time appropriately.
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures relating to the crew’s role within the company.
• Maintains uniform in conjunction with a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in compliance with appearance standards.
• Proficient knowledge of all City Cruises Gananoque & Ivy Lea experiences and menu offerings.
• Is aware of vessel schedule, embarkment periods, local attractions, upcoming events and entertainment to prepare for peak dining periods.
• Good understanding of common allergies, preferences, and religious dining restrictions.
• Takes responsibly of assigned table section by way of daily check in with on duty supervisor, table preparedness and general cleanliness of restaurant environment.
• Acknowledges and greets guest politely, in a timely fashion upon arrival.
• Accurately take orders and enters them into the point-of-sale system, following all recipes as set out by the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Manages timely execution of order taking, beverage service, food service and payment, ensure guests are satisfied with their experience.
• Accurately collect payment from guests for purchases, issues change, and receipts as required. Honoring all policies set out by management team with regards to Payment methods, Voids, Refunds and Discounts.
• Participate in the celebration and entertainment experience of the guest.
• Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed by management team; this requires movement of dining and patio furniture.
• Assist in routine cleaning of dining room/patio, including daily cleaning of equipment, preparation stations, stock rooms, staff areas, staff washrooms, mopping floors, polished cutlery, and all required checklists.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations, reporting any concerns to appropriate supervisor.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, and practicing all City Cruses Gananoque policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor on duty.