Employment Opportunites

The Polish Hall is looking for Banquet Servers

We are looking for smooth, fast-moving, sure-footed people to help feed 50-500 hungry people! If you’re just starting out, enjoy serving others, and need a little extra income on evenings and weekends – this might be a job for you. We will train you how to serve effectively, efficiently, and with effortless hospitality.

Reporting to the Head Cook and Floor Supervisor, this casual position is responsible for assisting our Kitchen staff by moving quickly to ensure that guest meals are delivered hot and ready in a timely manner – remembering that we don’t just serve tables – we serve people. 

On site early, you ensure along with the kitchen that every guest has the flawless place setting that they need to enjoy the meal. After you wash your hands and check that your appearance is spectacular – adhering to our easy dress code and safety guidelines – you will find out which tables will be yours for the evening, and dedicate yourself to serving them with the utmost hospitality.  Beginning your guest’s table experience by pleasantly and courteously greeting your tables, you will provide efficient and timely service during their dining experience. When guests have questions or requests, you’ll be kind and quick to deliver – ensuring that any of our patrons with dietary restrictions are treated with special grace. During this time, you’ll be communicating with the kitchen to ensure that you have the food you need to deliver to your tables via a rolling cart. You will ensure that every guest has enough food from our family-style service, asking after each table to ensure that everyone’s needs are met. Coffee, tea, and dessert are available as the meal draws to a close, and you’ll deliver these carefully, being mindful of your safety and the safety of your guests when you deal with hot beverages. Once the meal is over, quietly bussing tables at an appropriate time according to your supervisor’s instructions and assisting with the dishwashing will help bring your time to a close. 

Some of our servers may serve in Syrenka, our restaurant, for Sunday Brunch Buffet or other meals. For those servers, they may need to be able to fill out a guest receipt, and use a Point of Sale card machine.

First Line Servers are our first choice for events, and Second Line servers are called in for larger events according to our needs. We have the capacity to run up to four rooms simultaneously here, so we could have many servers in at a time during busy seasons such as Christmas. You will be made aware whether your offer is First or Second Line if you are offered a position with us.

A trained, skilled banquet server plays a crucial role in creating a positive and memorable experience for all guests – and we hope that inspires you to want to join us.

Availability Required:

Friday through Sunday: All Day Availability Required
Wednesday/Thursday: Evening Availability Required

Additional daytime and evening availability would be an asset

About Us:

Since 1960, the Polish Hall has been a fixture in the Kingsway neighborhood of Edmonton, AB. Our Banquet Hall and Event Space is all about celebrations, corporate events, and transforms from a crowded dance floor to a theater, gala, or conference center – whatever our clients or the community groups require. While the Hall was first created for the Polish community of Edmonton, we now serve all Edmontonians and their guests – from all over the world! We’ve got a small and tight-knit team, and we’re looking to add a new member who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and get into the swing of things quickly with us as our busy winter season approaches.

Are you the perfect fit?

You move with grace and speed
You can hear and understand quick directions

You can sniff out and prevent guest experience disasters before they happen

You are a clear communicator in English

You are comfortable communicating with individuals for whom English is a second language
You know how to actively listen and make sure you understand others

You respect the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and customs of individuals and groups

You are very high energy and enjoy fast-paced work

You’re reliable, friendly, and when the rare conflict comes up, you can deal with it patiently

You would get along well with a fair manager who is checked-in – who listens and considers your perspective and does not micromanage you

You always keep your safety and the safety of yourself and your fellow kitchen and serving staff a priority

Your availability is flexible and open

Experience and Ability Required

Flexibility: Willing and able to flex their time to accommodate event hours for evenings and weekends

Dependable, Reliable, and quick to communicate

Effective time management, works well under time pressure

Fluency in Polish or Ukrainian is preferred for this position

Fluency in English both written and spoken is required

No degree, certificate, or diploma required, but relevant education will be considered
Grade 10 education required

You are good with technology such as touch-screens, phone apps, and texting

You are physically able to be on your feet for 12 hours, tolerate high physical activity such as walking, standing, bending and lifting up to 15kg (~25lbs); and using stairs on occasion

This is an Entry Level position with Training.

1+ years Experience as a Banquet Server preferred
1+ years Customer Service experience preferred

First AID/CPR Certification or related experience such as Lifeguarding would be an asset

Details and Application Process

This job offers variable hours per week. Employees are paid hourly.

The hourly rate for this position starts at just over minimum wage for your age, either $13.65 + 2 Gratutities for under 18, or $15.75 + $3 gratuities hourly, some servers may recieve a share of tips from our restaurant patrons.

Complimentary meals are available when events are happening on-site and there is leftover food.

These positions will remain open until filled. We thank you for taking the time to consider us, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will ONLY be accepted by email at [email protected]

Please include a PDF or Word document of your Resume
Please include a PDF or Word file of your Cover Letter