Food and Beverage Server

• Company: Kumsheen Rafting Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 1345 Trans Canada Hwy, Lytton, British Columbia V0K 1Z0
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: May 1st, 2023
• End Date: September 4th, 2023
• Positions Available: 2

Kumsheen is looking for Food and Beverage Servers to join our team of energetic, adventurous, and friendly staff. This is a great opportunity to work & live in one of the most beautiful areas in BC, at an incredible family-run adventure resort.

About the position:

Food and Beverage Servers at Kumsheen work under the direction of the Head Server and Head Chef in Kumsheen’s Cutting Board Restaurant. The Cutting Board Restaurant provides a friendly atmosphere, remarkable food, and memorable service to our resort guests.

• In a typical year, the Cutting Board Restaurant seats 60 indoors and has a seasonal patio that seats another 60 guests. It is a full-service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering primarily to resort guests and secondarily to the general public in summer months

• In May, June, and September, service is largely pre-booked banquet style meals for large groups (Dry-Grads, Corporate, Weddings, etc.). During the peak season, (mid-June until mid-September), service is a limited à la carte menu and some banquet-style meals for large groups.

In addition to providing outstanding service in the Cutting Board Restaurant, our servers are key ambassadors for Kumsheen Rafting Resort. Successful servers will work on building a rapport with guests and express keen interest in the details of their experience at the resort. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing outstanding food and beverage service to guests of the Cutting Board Restaurant, and occasionally the poolside Gazebo Bar
• Provide information on food and beverages to help guests make selections, including recommending wine pairings
• Ensuring timely delivery of meals by clear communication between the front of house and the back of house
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and organization in both front of house and back of house
• Providing assistance to kitchen and dishwashing staff as required
• Accurately processing cash and credit payments and cash-outs

Employment perks:

• Access to outdoor recreation in one of the most beautiful regions in BC (including free rafting!)
• Steady 5-day on/2-day off work schedule
• Paid training and overtime
• Access to subsidized resort-based staff accommodation
• Access to the Kumsheen Resort facilities (including pool and hot tub!)
• Professional workplace and equipment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the outdoor industry
• Restaurant and retail discounts, family/friend rafting passes, family accommodation discounts, and more!

Successful applicants will possess the following:

• Able to work well individually and as part of a team, receptive to feedback
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to achieve efficient service
• Ability to interpret menu items with confidence
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of wine, wine pairing, and mixology
• Second language an asset
• Previous experience in Hospitality/Tourism preferred
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including split shifts
• Must have Serving it Right certificate or be willing to obtain one

We thank all applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work full-time in Canada

• Salary/Wage: $15.75/hr, plus tips and great perks!

We pride ourselves on our talented and enthusiastic team members. If you think you'd be a great addition to our team, we'd be delighted to hear from you!

Please submit your resume to employment@kumsheen.com.

Post Date: January 23, 2023 Deadline for Application: March 31, 2023