Part-time Server (Signatures Restaurant)

We’re People People. Are you?

We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Server sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission of “Wowing” our guests with Amazing Moments. The role’s primary responsibility is to welcome guests, take orders, serve food and beverages items to guests in a friendly, courteous and timely manner in accordance with quality standards. The Server must maintain supplies and follow established cleanliness and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

What you’ll be doing

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, evenings).

Education and Experience

• Two years of experience as a server in full-service restaurant preferred - preferably in a fine dining establishment.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Deliver on the promise of SonestaA+ Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards:
  • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
  • Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
  • Establish/anticipate needs
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints
  • Thank everyone
     
• Greet and acknowledge all arriving guests in a prompt and professional manner. Engage and interact with guest as appropriate. Respond to all guests’ questions and requests.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Serve food and beverage orders after checking for correct temperature, appearance and portions. Refill when necessary.
• Operate POS system and ensure food orders are verified and transmitted in a prompt manner. Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures.
• Periodically check-in with tables to ensure guests’ expectations are being met and exceeded.
• Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of dining areas, stations and servicing equipment.
• Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Must be able to stand, walk and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Smart Serve Certificate Required.
• Previous front-facing guest service experience required.
• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay Range: $17.60 - $18.35/hour - rate outlined follows contract requirements

Union/Non-Union: This is a unionized role.

Job vacancy: This is an active posting and is a not new position.

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following protected grounds under The Ontario Human Rights Code or any other characteristic protected by local, Provincial , or Federal laws, rules, or regulations.

• Age
• Ancestry, colour, race
• Citizenship
• Ethnic origin
• Place of origin
• Creed
• Disability
• Family status
• Marital status (including single status)
• Gender identity, gender expression
• Receipt of public assistance (in housing only)
• Record of offences (in employment only)
• Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)
• Sexual orientation

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

Salaried FTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Drycleaning
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized FTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Short term disability
• program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized PTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• Employee discounted hotel rate
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Before You Apply

To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.