Café Lunette – Server Assistant
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.
Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendezvous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between. Our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics — from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches.
Under the direction of the General Manager, Café Lunette is looking for a Server Assistantto provide warm, attentive service and ensure an exceptional guest experience from start to finish. This role combines front-of-house hospitality with beverage preparation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both guest interaction and hands-on café service. We are currently seeking candidates with full-time and morning availability.
What you will be doing:
- creating a warm, positive guest experience through friendly interaction and attentive service;
- enthusiastically inform guests about our offerings and share your menu knowledge to make the best recommendations;
- preparing and serving beverages to standard while ensuring accuracy in all POS entries;
- monitoring food and beverage quality, presentation, and overall guest satisfaction;
- maintaining a clean and organized service area, following all food safety and cleanliness standards;
- completing opening, closing, and side duties efficiently and support team operations as needed.
The person were looking for has:
- a valid Smart Serve Certification;
- open availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
- 1+ years experience as a Server Assistant and as a Barista
- familiarity with French cuisines is considered an asset;
- strong classic cocktail knowledge;
- passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service;
- strong communication skills;
- the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
- Integrated learning environment with room to grow
- Working with like-minded passionate peers
- Employee assistance program
- 50% dining discount at Freehand locations
- Company RRSP contributions
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.
