Server

Server – Full-Time

Location: Burlington, ON

Position: Full-Time

Schedule: Days, evenings, and weekends

Pay: Hourly wage + tips

Join the Team at Jake's Grill and Oyster House!

Looking for a busy restaurant where you can make great money, work with a great team, and build a long-term career? We'd love to meet you!

“It was a bold man that first ate an oyster” – and we're sure glad he did. At Jake's Grill and Oyster House, fresh oysters and seafood are our specialties. We've been proudly serving the Burlington community since 1985, and we're looking for an experienced Server to join our team.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Hourly wage + tips
• Busy lunch and dinner shifts with plenty of opportunity to earn tips
• Friendly, supportive management team
• Long-term career opportunity
• A team environment where everyone helps each other
• Casual, welcoming nautical atmosphere
• Fresh seafood, oysters, and quality food
• We're not open late – typically until 10 PM on weekdays, 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM Sunday

Many of our employees have been with us for more than five years, and some have been part of the Jake's team for over 20 years.

What You'll Do:

As a Server, you will:

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service
• Take accurate food and beverage orders
• Deliver food and drinks promptly and accurately
• Recommend appetizers, meals, beverages, and specials
• Learn our menu and confidently answer guest questions
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on food, wine, and beverages
• Work closely with the kitchen, bartenders, and management
• Address guest questions or concerns quickly and professionally
• Help set and rearrange tables for larger parties
• Work as part of a team to keep service running smoothly

You're not just serving food – you're helping create an experience that makes our guests want to come back.

The Right Fit:

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and thrives in a busy restaurant environment. You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Engaging: You're friendly, outgoing, and enjoy getting to know your guests. You know how to read the table and provide the kind of service each guest appreciates.
• Team-oriented: You're always willing to help your coworkers, especially when things get busy. At Jake's, everyone pitches in, including management.
• Calm under pressure: You can multitask, stay organized, and maintain a positive attitude during a busy lunch or dinner service.
• Passionate about food and hospitality: You enjoy learning about food, beverages, wine, and our menu and love sharing that knowledge with guests.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position requiring flexible availability for:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends

We're looking for someone interested in a long-term opportunity, not just a short-term job.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Server or Bartender in a restaurant
• Smart Serve certification
• Knowledge of wine and beverages
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability for days, evenings, and weekends

Why Work at Jake's?

The Jake's experience is about friendly faces, gracious service, fresh ingredients, a casual nautical atmosphere, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Our team is friendly, our management is supportive, and our regular customers keep us busy.

If you enjoy working with people, love great food, and want an opportunity where you can grow with a team for the long term, Jake's Grill and Oyster House could be the right fit for you.

How to Apply:

Our online application lets you apply as a complete person – not just a resume. The application assesses your qualifications, personality traits, and workplace preferences and takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so apply today!

Jake's Grill and Oyster House is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process where required.