Event Server, Blue Flame Kitchen

A great neighbour, who’s also a gracious host.

We’re looking for a Event Server to join our diverse & vibrant team and become part of the ATCO family. ATCO Energy operates 2 lines of business comprising of it Energy and Home Services division and the Blue Flame Kitchen. We like to call ourselves the A-Team!

The Blue Flame Kitchen is our oldest brand, with a 90-year history in Alberta. The Blue Flame Kitchen (BFK) provides classes, recipes, take away meals, catering, and delicious café services. If you want to help fuel and inspire home chefs across the world, roll up your sleeves and join our team. We provide a collaborative environment with a diverse team who loves to find ways to connect —inside the office and outside the kitchen.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Operations, Blue Flame Kitchen, the event server is responsible for providing a warm, friendly, and hospitable welcome to our guests at the BFK learning center during Café hours, public classes, and private events at ATCO Park. We have part-time event server positions available, hours vary from 6 to 35 per week depending on business needs and time of the year. A typical schedule can include shifts Monday through Sunday, mornings, afternoons, and evenings. During the last 4 months of the year, our event schedule kicks into high gear with events five days a week. There are also occasional opportunities to support with administrative duties and provide support for BFK Café. Additionally, you will support our kids’ camps that run for four consecutive weeks in the summer.

On a daily basis, you’ll….

· Setup, and teardown of our events & classes

· Serve food and beverages during events/programs

· Work alongside chefs/cooks in our event space

· Maintain a clean and orderly dining/event area.

· Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

· Maintain personal hygiene and wellness

· Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, guests and clientele

Who you are:

· A friendly neighbour with an entrepreneurial spirit. You work ridiculously hard, even when nobody’s looking.

· A culture champion who brings a feel-good vibe with you to work.

· An energetic team player.

What you’re great at:

· Being a gracious host

· Food & beverage service

· Providing support to a busy team

What you have:

· AGLC Pro Serve

· 1 -2 years’ experience in a restaurant/hotel/hospitality environment

· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

· Food and recipe knowledge is an asset, but not required

· Serving experience is an asset, but not required

· POS Systems experience is an asset

· May be required to pass a Vulnerable Sector Search to work with our kids for summer camps.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to perform duties quickly and under pressure

· Honesty, integrity , and ethical behavior

What we offer:

· Experience working with passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic team of highly motivated go-getters.

· Unique experiences. We have a lot going on, and no two days will be the same.

· Relief from downtown traffic.

· The chance to develop your career in an inspiring, innovative, and positive environment.

· Busy days in the bright ATCO Park building with an onsite fitness centre

*Benefits eligibility may vary depending on full-time, part-time, or casual status

This role is located at ATCO Park in Calgary.

At ATCO Energy we’re purpose-driven to help customers feel comfortable and confident in their homes. Every day, we lean on our core values to shape the future of our industry with our trailblazing spirit in a fast-paced and agile environment. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a top priority as we recruit team members who thrive in an environment of collaborative problem-solving and share a desire to make a difference.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Banquet or Event Server: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• ProServe (required)

Work Location: In person