A hotel restaurant in Oakville, Ontario is hiring waiters for its busy dining room. The role is full-time and covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner across a rotating shift pattern. The hotel welcomes business travellers and weekend guests, so the dining room stays busy through most of the year. Servers meet new guests on every shift and help them enjoy a relaxed meal. The team works together to keep service smooth, even when the room fills up fast.
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Pay starts around CAD 16 to CAD 20 per hour, plus tips. This range reflects the current market average for waiters in Ontario, since the employer did not list an exact wage. Tips often add a strong boost on top of the base rate, especially on weekends and during events. Full-time staff can also pick up extra shifts when the hotel hosts functions.
A typical shift moves between the dining room, the lounge, and event service, so no two hours feel the same. You learn to read the room, pace your tables, and keep guests comfortable from the first greeting to the final bill. A clear handover between shifts means you always know what needs doing when you start. On busy days the team pulls together to keep service sharp.
Oakville sits in a busy part of the Greater Toronto Area, so the hotel keeps a steady demand for reliable servers all year. The role suits people who enjoy a guest-facing job and want steady hours and a stable schedule. Applicants who hold the right to work in Canada are welcome, and the hotel helps new team members settle in. Good service here can quickly open the door to more responsibility.
Pay combines a fair hourly rate with tips, so warm, attentive service lifts your earnings. The best servers learn the menu well, read each table, and keep service moving at a comfortable pace. People who bring energy and care often see their tips and hours climb over time.
Company Overview
The employer runs a well-established hotel with a full-service restaurant, a lounge, and event spaces. The property serves both hotel guests and walk-in diners, so the menu stays broad and the kitchen runs all day. The hotel keeps a large, steady team and supports staff with clear training.
New servers receive paid training on the menu, the payment system, and the hotel’s service steps. Team leaders stay on the floor during busy periods, so help is always close. Strong, reliable staff can move into senior server or supervisor roles.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and lead them to clean, set tables.
- Present the menu and explain dishes, drinks, and daily specials.
- Take food and drink orders carefully and send them to the kitchen.
- Serve plates and beverages to the right guests at the right time.
- Check on tables during the meal and refill drinks as needed.
- Clear used dishes and reset tables for the next guests.
- Process bills, handle payments, and return correct change.
- Support breakfast and event service when needed.
- Report stock needs and guest concerns to the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Some experience in a restaurant or hotel helps, but the team trains willing beginners.
- Clear spoken English so you can serve guests and work with the team.
- Physical fitness to stand, walk, and carry trays through long shifts.
- Legal right to work in Canada.
- A polite, patient manner with guests from many backgrounds.
- Basic skill with a payment terminal, or the will to learn it.
- A tidy appearance that fits the hotel’s standards.
- Willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits and Perks
- Hourly pay at the market rate, plus tips that lift your income.
- Paid training on the menu, the system, and service steps.
- Free or discounted staff meals during shifts.
- Uniform supplied by the hotel.
- Staff discounts on hotel services.
- Extra shifts available during events and peak season.
- A stable schedule with steady hours.
- A clear path toward senior server and supervisor roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV with a short cover note that explains your service experience and your weekly availability. Mention any hotel or restaurant roles you have held and the shifts you can cover. Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing.
