Server - Taboo Muskoka

Come work & play in beautiful Muskoka! Taboo Muskoka is a privately owned Resort located right on picturesque Lake Muskoka, only 90 minutes north of Toronto. A year-round retreat, Taboo is known for its personalized service, sleek modern accommodations, and championship golf.

We provide our team members with an opportunity to gather the tools they need to succeed in their careers. Whether you are a veteran hospitality professional, just embarking on your hospitality career, or looking for seasonal employment, our supportive management team will ensure a sense of belonging and that your participation and opinions are valued, enabling both individual and team success. Are you ready to take part in making lasting Muskoka Memories?

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved every day through the passion and dedication of our people. If you’re excited to build meaningful solutions and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join Taboo Muskoka?

• Bonus upon completion of your contract*
• $500 for referring fellow team members and earn $ for bringing in business*
• Complimentary One-Night Stay (Be Our Guest) - Enjoy a complimentary one-night stay, including breakfast for two, during non-peak periods and subject to availability
• Complimentary use of resort amenities, including trails, bikes, beach, pools, and tennis
• Staff housing available (located in the town of Gravenhurst – a short 7 km or 5 minutes from the resort)
• Shuttle service to and from staff housing and the resort available
• Potential for career advancement
• Staff (and friends and family) discounts on meals, rooms, and merchandise
• Staff appreciation events and activities
• Employee recognition programs
• *Some conditions apply.  Please inquire for details

Do you love meeting new people and not only know what it means to meet customer expectations but 'exceed them' - even for breakfast? If you have your Smart Serve, are a self-starter, can work under pressure and have a sense of urgency when it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, keep reading and see if this role is for you!

Taboo Muskoka is seeking friendly and guest-focused Servers to join our Food & Beverage team at The Boathouse Restaurant in Gravenhurst.

Serving our leisure guests, condo owners, locals and/or working events with corporate clients on beautiful Lake Muskoka is a great way to spend your summer! Staff housing is available.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Greet guests, present menus, inform them of any specials, make recommendations, and answer questions regarding food and beverage items.
• Engage, converse, and interact with guests in a positive, friendly, professional, courteous and respectful manner at all times.
• Take food and beverage orders and accurately relay them to kitchen and bar staff via the POS system in a timely fashion, communicating any modifications clearly if required.
• Upsell wine and beverage items to complement food selections.
• Serve all food and beverage orders efficiently using proper service etiquette.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and report any problems or concerns to Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Food & Beverage Manager.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and hygiene in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain service standards as set out by departmental Training Manual.
• Complete all work as directed by members of the Food & Beverage management team, and all other duties as assigned.
• Work calmly and efficiently while promoting positive relations with related departments.
• Work safely and maintain a safe working environment, as set out by company policy and Workplace Health & Safety statutory requirements.
• Positively promote departmental and resort special events and activities.
• Carry out duties within the general scope of the position and follow all departmental and resort policies.
• Request assistance when required to meet the department’s service standards during high business volumes.
• Ensure that the dining room area is properly set, cleared, cleaned, and reset throughout the entire shift, including completion of side duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in casual or fine dining is an asset.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ontario Smart Serve Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license for golf cart operation.
• Food Handler Certification is an asset but not required.
• First Aid/CPR Certification is an asset but not required.

Work Arrangement:

• Work both indoors and outdoors during spring, summer, and fall weather conditions, including on the covered patio, dining room and conference rooms.
• Moving furniture when preparing special arrangements.
• Walking, bending, and carrying glassware, plates, glass racks, large platters, and chafing dishes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts, including, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation:

• Pay: $17.60 per hour

Vacancy Status:

• New Vacancy

Interested?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll support your growth and help you learn along the way.

Apply today and help us build what’s next.

Great Gulf Group of Companies is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Great Gulf Group of Companies will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We do not accept international applicants without a valid work permit. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that all hiring decisions are made directly by our team. We do not rely on automated AI screening tools in our recruitment process.