SERVER - RESTAURANT
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.
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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What is the exact minimum hourly wage for cleaning staff in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in Ontario is $18.75 per hour as of January 1 2026. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 44 hours in a work week. Employers must also provide at least 2 weeks of paid vacation after 12 months of employment.
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As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, most cleaning staff positions require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment before applying for a work permit in 2026. The permit processing fee is $155 and must be paid before submission. Temporary foreign workers in this role are limited to 24 months per permit with possible extensions.
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As per Employment and Social Development Canada, cleaning staff jobs require no formal education but at least 6 months of paid experience in commercial or residential cleaning. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic criminal record check. No certifications are mandatory for entry-level roles.
Which documents are mandatory when applying for cleaning staff positions on a work permit in Canada?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, applicants need a valid passport, work permit, LMIA copy, and SIN number to apply for cleaning staff jobs in 2026. A resume showing 6 months experience and two references from previous employers are also required by most employers. All documents must be submitted in PDF format during the online application.
