About Us
Smitty’s Fort St. John is a full-service dine-in restaurant and bar offering a warm, friendly atmosphere for families, locals, and travellers. We serve classic comfort food, delicious drinks, and provide genuine hospitality to make every visit memorable. We take pride in delivering excellent service and creating a welcoming dining experience for all our guests.
Job Summary
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable Servers/Bartenders to join our team at Smitty’s Fort St. John. This role involves providing excellent table service, preparing and serving beverages at the bar, and ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and work closely with a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities: Guest Service
- Welcome and seat guests in a friendly and timely manner.
- Present menus, explain specials, and offer recommendations.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system.
- Serve meals and drinks promptly, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Check in with guests regularly to ensure satisfaction and handle concerns professionally.
- Process payments accurately and efficiently.
Bar Service
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and house standards.
- Check ID to verify legal drinking age and follow responsible alcohol service practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.
- Manage drink orders from both bar patrons and servers.
- Monitor alcohol consumption and follow responsible service guidelines.
Teamwork & Operations
- Work collaboratively with kitchen staff, hosts, bussers, and management.
- Follow opening, shift change, and closing duties consistently.
- Restock stations, glassware, condiments, and bar supplies as needed.
- Comply with all food safety, health, and WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Support special events, promotions, or high-volume periods as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-service restaurant or bar (preferred).
- Serving It Right certification (required in BC).
- Food Safe Level 1 certification (required).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable handling cash, credit cards, and POS transactions.
- Must be of legal drinking age in BC (19+).
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Able to lift up to 25–30 lbs.
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- BC minimum wage + tips
- Staff meals and discounts
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Opportunities for growth within the restaurant
- A supportive, team-oriented workplace in the Fort St. John community
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about great service and enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply by sending your resume to [email protected]
Please include “Server/Bartender – Smitty’s Fort St. John” in the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
