Food and Beverage Server

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

As part of our award-winning hospitality services, Banff Centre features a number of dining options for guests and program participants. The Food & Beverage department is looking for a friendly, team-oriented Server to assist in the smooth and efficient operations of services at the Maclab Bistro, special functions, small outlets and Vistas dining room.

Specific Accountabilities

• Positively engage our guests
• Serve beverages
• Set tables, stock bus stations and any pre-banquet set-up required
• Clear tables, tear down banquet stations, tidy up spaces
• Take payment where applicable

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Previous hospitality experience as a food-service attendant or in a related customer-service focused area
• Completion of Alberta ProServe certification
• Able to work under minimal supervision while providing excellent customer service
• Enjoys interacting with a diverse group of people (artists, leadership participants, conference delegates, etc.)
• Budgets and organizes their time proactively to provide consistent and enjoyable service
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends
• Due to liquor license requirements, only candidates 18 years and older can be considered for this position

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• This position pays $15.84 per hour working up to 37.5 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Food and Beverage Server positions until suitable candidates have been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.