Concorde Entertainment Group Careers

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Bridgette Bar is looking for experienced servers to fill out their team on a full-time contract. Servers are responsible for several functions including, but not limited to, providing exceptional upscale customer service to all guests in a prompt and friendly manner, efficiently explaining the menu to all guests, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable service, processing transactions, payments, while maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant. If you enjoy a fast-paced professional work environment, are flexible, and are looking to gain service experience, this is the job for you. 

WHO WE ARE 

Concorde Group first entered Calgary’s hospitality scene in 1987 and 36 years later has grown to become one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitality companies.           

Since opening in 2016, Bridgette Bar has received numerous awards and recognition including appearances on Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants, Avenue Magazine, the Calgary White Hat Restaurant award, and more. Our drink list is a creative catalogue of crushable cocktails, high-octane originals, craft beers, and a wine list that both hedonists and geeks will appreciate. For our food, you won’t find us using descriptors like seasonal, fresh, or locally sourced because all of those are a given. All set in a historic, mid-century inspired setting to keep things interesting.    

WHAT WE OFFER 

• • Hourly wage: $16.55/hour
  • Tips
  • Overtime pay eligibility
  • Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts/special

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• • Greet guests in a prompt and welcoming manner.
  • Inform guests of all specials and menu changes.
  • Be prepared to make quality recommendations to all guests.
  • Extensive knowledge of all food and beverage items being served in the venue and the ability to accommodate all dietary requests and allergies.
  • Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders in point-of-sale system and ensure accurate orders are relayed to the kitchen and bar.
  • Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner.
  • Perform side duties which may include, but is not limited to: polishing cutlery, glassware, plate ware, during and at the end of your shift.
  • Maintain cleanliness of all service areas.
  • Quality check tables to ensuring guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
  • If a conflict or situation arises concerning a guest, please involve a manger right away to resolve the situation.
  • Prepare final bill, present check to guest, and process payment.
  • Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise.
  • Be ready and willing to assist serving assistants by clearing and resetting tables.
  • Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
  • Be available to provide support as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the general manager or manager in charge.
  • Complete cash out at the end of the shift
  • Execute any other tasks required

WHAT YOU HAVE 

• • 1-2 years’ experience serving, or bartending in a full-service restaurant required.
  • Wine and cocktail knowledge is considered an asset.
  • Strong English communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with team members, partners, and customers.
  • Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
  • Basic math skills, can handle money, and operate a point-of-sale system.
  • Valid Ontario ProServe certification obtained within 30 days of starting.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.
  • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
  • Must be over 19 as alcohol service and open scheduling availability is a requirement.

WHO YOU ARE 

• • Personable, upbeat, and confident individual with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Team player with great multi-tasking skills and eager to learn.
  • Well organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptional time management.
  • Takes ownership of duties, shows initiative and is proactive.
  • Leads by example with a positive attitude, great personal hygiene, a high level of dress, and a welcoming demeanor.
  • Flexible: must be willing to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings as well as weekends and holidays based on the business needs.

If you are a current employee of a Concorde Group venue you must first discuss your candidacy for the position with your direct manager. Once you have obtained your managers’ support, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications through Jobvite and indicate that you are a current Concorde Group employee on the application form. *This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description may not be entirely inclusive of all duties or qualifications required of an individual in this position.