SERVER - RESTAURANT

SERVER - RESTAURANT

Ottawa, Canada

Company
Andaz Ottawa
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Summary

The Restaurant Servers contributes to the successful execution of daily food and beverage service. Working closely with the F&B leadership, the role ensures the seamless delivery of Hyatt's service standards, enhancing the overall guest experience during restaurant operations.

Essential job functions:
• To be familiar with all food and beverage items on the restaurant menu.
• To prepare the restaurant for operation, including mise-en-place, setting and resetting tables, cleaning and other assigned tasks.
• To take food and beverage orders from guests, upselling wherever possible.
• To utilize the restaurant’s point-of-sales system as prescribed
• To ensure that all sales are properly recorded, following prescribed procedures for ordering, voiding or correcting items and other procedures mentioned in the cash handling policy.
• To serve food and beverages according to the Andaz and Hyatt serving standards established.
• To complete opening and closing duties as assigned which includes setting up of takeout stations, service stations and cutlery stations.
• To be flexible wherever possible in meeting special requests and allergies from guests for specific food and beverage preparation methods and ingredients.
• To follow presentation guidelines established by the food and Beverage Management.
• To maintain the assigned station / section in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
• To ensure that all company minimum brand standards are implemented, and that optional brand standards are implemented where appropriate.
• To work in a supportive and flexible manner with other employees and other departments
• To handle all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved satisfactorily.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Job Requirements
• Hours: Flexible and long shifts; scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, colleagues may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Minimum three years of previous serving experience.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; bend; walk; use hands or finger; or feel objects, tools or controls; lift boxes (up to 50 lbs); talk and hear. Medium work - Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or 50 lbs of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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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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