The Peake of Catering Ltd is Looking For Events Servers / Staff at Vancouver, BC Full Time

On-call (flexible hours).

$22-$25/hour depending on experience (servers)

$26 – $28/hour depending on experience (full bartenders)

Benefits: Staff meal provided on every shift

Staff shirt and apron provided – cleaning provided

Fun recognition and rewards program!

No time deducted for breaks

About Peake

Peake is a premier caterer in Vancouver and is currently looking for Event Servers to join our roster for our end of summer/early fall season, and beyond! This year’s fall season is looking like one of the busiest on record, so we are expanding our exceptional events team and hope you will join us in delivering more delicious moments across the lower mainland!

From large plated dinners to casual cocktail receptions and elegant weddings, Peake’s exceptional team of event professionals make it their mission to deliver great memories and extraordinary food to all our clients and guests. As an ever-expanding company we are always looking for opportunities to grow our business as well as our family of staff.

Peake offers competitive pay and great perks like free lunch every day, staff parties, an awesome team recognition program, and maintains a collaborative, respectful, fun work environment. We take pride in everything we do and are looking for committed individuals who share our core values and vision. Our commitment to excellence, environmentalism, and inclusivity, as well as our phenomenal reputation and accommodating, personable service and hospitality is what sets us apart as one of Vancouver’s foremost caterers. We hope you will consider joining us as we work to deliver more great services and delicious moments across this great city.

Job Overview

Food and Beverage servers are the face of Peake while on staffed events. Tasked with providing excellent customer service and preparing event venues, our service team helps keep our clients happy, well-fed, and coming back to us. Servers are expected to know and display the Peake Core Values.

Core Values

Driven – compelled to accomplish goals through hard work and ambition

Sincere – acting with honesty and integrity

Humorous – we make each other laugh

Thoughtful Acts – showing consideration for the needs of others

Creative Solutions – imaginative and original ideas in the production of artistic work

Major Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Event Supervisor to execute food and beverage service, set-up and tear-down of event spaces, and the packing and unloading of vans, equipment and food/beverage product

Assist with a variety of tasks related to event services including but not limited to: serving plated meals, passing canapes, setting up stations, serving and replenishing buffet lines, ticket sales, and operating coat checks

Communicates with guests at events to ensure Peake standards and client expectations are being met or exceeded. Communicates issues to the Event Supervisor

Knows the menu for the event and is able to answer questions related to dietary needs, ingredients, etc

Shows up ready to work and in proper attire

• Tasks outside of those outlined in the job description may be required during times of increased demand*

Education, skills and qualifications

Previous experience in similar catering or restaurant businesses with stable work history

Serving-it-right (required)

First Aid certification (a positive)

Drivers License (a positive)

Strong knowledge of hygiene procedures (HACCP)

Professional demeanor and appearance

General maths skills

Ongoing Expectations and Physical/Mental Demands

This role will require lifting of supplies, equipment, and product

This position requires long periods of standing and moving

Immediate environment will frequently be noisy and busy

Ongoing exposure to normal kitchen and event hazards (ovens, sharp objects, slippery surfaces)

Frequent tight deadlines and turn arounds

Variable hours and shift lengths. Various venues across Metro Vancouver