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Arts, Entertaiment, Culture and Leisure
Categories Bar, Club, Lounge, Collective catering, Cafeteria, Dining room, Event, Congress, Banquet, Kitchen, Reception, Customer Service
Calgary, AB • Full time
Grow your career at one of the most unique sites in Calgary! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo's catering department is looking for a Server/Bartender to support our front of house team. Our Catering team offers 8 unique venues across 120 acres and we were named Avenue Magazine's 2023 winner for "Best Unique Wedding Venue in Calgary". With one of the largest catering teams in the city, we provide a first-rate dining experience created to delight the senses. Find out more about our catering experiencehere.
Our Mission| Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places
Our Values| Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation
ContractEnd Date:January 5, 2025
What you will do:
Answer questions about beverage menu items and make recommendations upon request
Prepare beverage orders that server's input into the system
Set up bartending stations and dining areas to prepare for catered events
Set up furniture, equipment, and décor for catered functions as directed by the Banquet Captain
Deliver food and beverage according to the standards and policies outlined within the organization
Monitor bar inventory levels and communicate needs to the team leader
Perform closing cleaning duties such as tidying up the bar
Responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and departmental standards in relation to alcohol and liquor laws, including ensuring over consumption and/or underage consumption does not occur
Provide exceptional customer service to guests
Follow all organizational policies and procedures
Follow health and safety guidelines including safe food handling procedures
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and departmental standards in relation to alcohol and liquor laws, including ensuring over consumption and/or underage consumption does not occur
What you will bring:
1 to 2 years' experience in a Bartending or Serving role - experience in a banquet role is strongly preferred
ProServe Certification is required
Must be 18 year of age or older
Friendly, outgoing personality
Independent worker
Service all customer promptly and courteously
Working Conditions:
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Labour intensive work
Heavy lifting up to 50lbs.
Frequent walking and standing for long periods of time required
May be exposed to hazardous cleaning chemicals and supplies, hot food preparation equipment, smoke, and other hazardous conditions common to commercial food preparation areas
Shift work required
Late evenings, weekends, holidays
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The organization follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no smoking environment including vaping.
What We Offer:
Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit Plan
A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals
Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.
Apply by doing the following:
Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1VH1MBXm0)
Submit your resume with an optional cover letter via our online application system.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume no later than October 25th at 4pm MDT.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization's mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.
All candidates are thanked for their applications and advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Since you are applying from outside Canada, you application will be moderated by our team. You will receive an email once it's been approved.
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