PLUVIO
join the team
We aim to charm and delight our guests, and each other, through kindness, generosity, creativity and fun.
Our award winning restaurant is a small, intimate space with an open kitchen, serving exceptional quality food, outstanding wines and creative cocktails in a fun and unique manner. Our four boutique hotel rooms are located behind the restaurant, beside our rooftop kitchen garden, which allows us to provide our guests with a complete hospitality experience. We are honoured to have been selected as Canada's 'Best Destination Restaurant' and 37th Best Restaurant by 'Canada's 100 Best Restaurants' for 2022, Canada's 'Best Fine Dining Restaurant' for 2022 by the Trip Advisor Community, and '4th Best New Restaurant in Canada' in 2019 by Air Canada's enRoute magazine at the 'Canada's Best New Restaurant' awards.
Our team is made up of an exceptional group of passionate and driven hospitality professionals who work closely to support each other and our guests. We work hard to ensure our team members stay happy and healthy, making sure that everyone has a good work – life balance. Pluvio is a positive workplace with opportunities for growth and development. We offer competitive wages with extended health and dental benefits, a daily family meal, longevity rewards, restaurant + room discounts and so much more.
Interested in joining our team but don't see a position available that suits your skills? Reach out to us anyway, we are always happy to discuss future opportunities.
Server
full time, year round
What joining our team would look like:
We serve dinner only and have an ambitious culinary and service program. We are always looking for inspiration, ways to improve and grow our offering, and expect our whole team to participate in the continued development of the restaurant and the guest experience. Our wine program is constantly evolving and focuses on small, interesting producers from BC and around the world. Our cocktail program is driven by a passion for great drinks and local ingredients. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best Canadian ingredients in a unique setting, learn from a passionate and driven team and make an impact on a nationally recognized restaurant.
Applicants should possess the following:
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A passion for the food & beverage industry
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Curiosity and excitement to learn
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The desire to deliver great guest service and to create memorable experiences
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A strong work ethic and teamwork mentality
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Previous high level service experience
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Wine knowledge to WSET/ISG Level 2 or equivalent, or be in the process of (or willing to work towards) attaining certification
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The ability to work in a professional, clean, organized and efficient manner
In this role, you will be:
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Bringing your own unique experiences and ideas to the Pluvio team
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Working as part of a team to continue to improve the working environment and to build on an already exceptional service program
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Working full time (4 evenings per week), with shifts typically 7-8 hours long starting at 4pm
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Interacting with guests in a warm, genuine and professional manner
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Guiding guests through the dining experience with food, wine and cocktail recommendations
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Serving our three and five course dinner menus in our small (24 seat), modern fine dining restaurant
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Responsible for the opening, closing + cleaning of the restaurant and working with the team during service to maintain the cleanliness + preparedness of the restaurant with side duties
Compensation / benefits:
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Competitive wages
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Tip pooling
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Extended medical and dental benefits
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Daily family meal
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Restaurant + room discount
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Family room rates
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Longevity rewards
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Annual wage increase
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Annual team appreciation events
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Annual winter closure (usually 3-8 weeks)
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Dinner service only
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A great team + positive working environment
To apply, email dine@pluvio.ca with your resume and a cover letter explaining what you will bring to our team and what you are looking to get out of the experience.
Start date June 2024.