We are hiring skilled and passionate a la carte waiters for our restaurant in Norway

We are looking for skilled, passionate, and experienced a la carte waiters to work in our restaurant in Norway. We only hire residents of the European Union.

The positions are available from June. Season contracts finish in August/September. Permanent employment may be available by agreement.

What we offer:

Help with accommodation, shared flat
Social security in Norway
Good salary
A safe job in a well-established restaurant
Opportunity for additional responsibility/promotion

About Restaurant Sjöloftet

Restaurant Sjöloftet was established in 1983 and is a family-owned restaurant house with a unique and picturesque location on the dockside at Brevik harbour. Our goal is to be the first choice in our area for guests who are looking for good service and good food in a unique setting.

We offer international cuisine and an a la carte menu with main emphasis on seafood, and meat in addition to pasta and our original pizza from our own bakery. Sjöloftet has four cars for delivery and is a significant player in catering in both the private and corporate markets. We also have a good online-order system.

Sjöloftet consists of Restaurant Sjöloftet with terrace, harbour-floating serving area incl. lounge, banquet facilities, and a pub. Sjöloftet also possesses a marina with service facilities, kiosk, ice-cream bar and two hotel rooms.

Here you can discover some of the best environments Norway has to offer in the summer.

Outside Brevik you can expect nice fjords and idyllic islands. Many of our guests even arrive by boat.

Responsibilities:

Greet and escort customers to their tables
Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
Prepare tables by setting up napkins, cutlery, etc.
Inform customers about the day's specials
Offer menu recommendations upon request
Upsell additional products when appropriate
Take accurate food and drinks orders, using our mobile POS ordering system
Check customers' IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
Serve food and drink orders
Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
Deliver checks and collect bill payments
Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
Meet with the restaurant manager or shift leader to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)
Follow all relevant health department regulations
Follow the law for serving of alcoholic beverages
Provide excellent customer service to guests

Requirements:

Relevant experience from a la carte restaurants: minimum 3 years
Fluent English is essential
CV and application letter in English
Education from Hospitality School would be appreciated, but experience is most important.

Personal characteristics:

Ability to adapt to new culture and fast learning
Interested in food/drinks/hospitality
Outgoing, gentle, enthusiastic and service-minded
Attentiveness and patience for customers
Good presentation skills
Flexible
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Good collaboration skills - both with waiters and chefs
Ability to work quickly, independently, structured and systematically under pressure.
Ability to give and receive constructive messages/guidance
Good health and physically fit for the job

We offer: