Restaurant Server (YYZ Airport)

Restaurant Server (YYZ Airport)

Mississauga, Canada

Company
SSP Group
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$17.45 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Job Description
• $17.45 / hour plus tips
• Weekends Required
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Parking available

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. At SSP Canada, our Servers enjoy engaging with our guests while serving hand-crafted beverages and delicious food. Our servers are up-to-date on trends in the alcoholic beverage industry. They have experience crafting beverages and serving them with attention to detail. Our restaurants are fast-paced and our servers can work quickly with accuracy and deliver outstanding customer service without breaking a sweat!

Here are a few things you can expect if you join our team as a Server:
• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar at all times
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Must adhere to all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards

Skills and Other Requirements:
• One year serving experience required
• Smart Serve required
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages.
• Verbal and written English language
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand weights and measurements.

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada

Q What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario in 2026?
As per the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage, applicable to restaurant servers, is $18.90 per hour effective October 1, 2026. Servers must be paid this rate for all hours worked, with tips considered additional income not offsetting the minimum. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week.
Q What is the average hourly wage range for cooks in restaurants across Canada in 2026?
According to Job Bank, Government of Canada, restaurant cooks (NOC 63200) earn low wages of $16.75 per hour, median $20.25 per hour, and high wages of $28.50 per hour nationally in 2026. These figures are based on recent labour market data adjusted for inflation. Entry-level cooks start near the low end with experience pushing towards median or higher.
Q What work permit is required for a foreigner to work as a restaurant server in Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires most foreign restaurant servers to obtain an employer-specific work permit, which needs a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer first. The application fee is $155 CAD per person, with processing times averaging 14 weeks in 2026. Open work permits are rare for this occupation unless under specific programs like International Experience Canada.
Q What education or experience is needed for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
Job Bank, Government of Canada, indicates no formal education is required for restaurant servers (NOC 65200), with most positions needing less than secondary school and on-the-job training. Previous customer service experience of 6-12 months is typically preferred but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A high school diploma may be an asset in urban areas.
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