About the Role
The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create exceptional experiences for guests, curating lifelong memories. This role ensures the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully, upholding the brand's reputation as a global leader in luxury hospitality. Joining The Ritz-Carlton means becoming part of a portfolio of brands with Marriott International, offering the chance to do your best work, find your purpose, belong to a global team, and grow.
Responsibilities
- Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
- Set tables according to type of event and service standards.
- Answer questions on menu selections.
- Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions, wait times, re-cook orders, and product availability.
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
- Record transactions in the MICROS system at the time of order.
- Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with food courses and beverages.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, and glassware throughout the day.
- Complete closing duties, including restocking items and turning off lights.
- Present physical and accurate checks to guests and process payments.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager.
- Complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Protect company assets.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
- Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
- Assist individuals with disabilities.
- Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- Support the team to reach common goals.
- Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least 1 year of related work experience.
- No supervisory experience.
- No specific license or certification required.
Skills
- Menu knowledge
- MICROS system operation
- Guest service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Fine motor skills
- Hand-eye coordination
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year of related work experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
About the Company
- At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them.
- Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
- Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
- In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Equal Opportunity
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
- We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto takes seriously its obligations under provincial human rights and accessibility legislation.
- We are happy to provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance.
- If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request.
- Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.
