About Freehand Hospitality
Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.
Now open on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen’s Marque District, Mystic explores the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces. Here, our Chefs are passionate about showcasing the region’s most exceptional fish, flora and fauna curating an authentic expression of time and place.
Job Description
Exuding professional grace, expertise and warmth at every opportunity, our team will work together to forge an honest connection between the kitchen and the table. Taking an authentic and elevated approach to hospitality, we are looking for a Fine-Dining Server Assistant who intuitively adapt to the unique needs of each guest and ensure everybody leaves feeling that their experience was well worth the journey.
What you will be doing:
- expertly answering questions about food, beverage, wine and other restaurant functions and services
- proficiently assisting with food running that plates arrive to the proper guest, using table and seat numbers, without needing to “auction off” dishes
- emptying garbage, linen bags and disposing of garbage and recycling
- monitoring the cleanliness of sections and ensuring all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter
- professionally communicating with servers and hosts to maximize seating
- communicating to all servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience
- keenly following all food safety standards and systems
- other similar duties as required from time to time
The person we are looking for has:
- previous experience in a luxury or fine dining restaurant (required)
- ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
- organizational skills
- ability to take direction and prioritize a variety of tasks at once
- strong oral communication skills
- high level of product knowledge
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gratuities
- 50% dining discount at Freehand locations
- Employee Referral Program
- Company RRSP contributions
- Monthly transit pass reimbursement
A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
