Overview

Earls Restaurant & Bar in Grande Prairie, AB – NOW HIRING VARIOUS POSITIONS!

Come and join our team at Earls in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and experience first-hand our team working environment and culinary excellence! So, if you have a passion and commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and fun, a commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging experience for your team members and guests, with a willingness to learn and an openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship, we at Earls are looking for you!

Earls Restaurants (Grande Prairie) Ltd o/a Earls Restaurant Grande Prairie
Business and Location of Work Address: 9825 100 St, Grande Prairie AB T8V 6X3
Start Date for all positions: As soon as Possible
Affordable Accommodations are available

What’s in it for you:
Employee discount, Mentorship program, Apprenticeship opportunities, One on one culinary training for all positions, Additional In-house hospitality and culinary training programs, Leadership Programs, and Career development and opportunity for advancement.

How to Apply – Contact Information:

• Email – liz@canadianportalimmigration.ca or fax: 647-723-0432
• Please make sure to include the Job Reference# when applying.

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BAR MANAGERS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPBM5!
Bar Mangers are charge of the main bar area, you will report to the owner, but you are in charge of overseeing the other bartenders’ performance and schedules. As a Bar Manager you must also be able to perform the same functions as the other bartenders.

Position Title: Bar Manager
Available Positions: 5
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $24.82 – $25.82/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Bar Manager, you will (Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following):

• Ensuring optimal performance by being a presence on the floor to support and lead the team to deliver service excellence, manage shift schedule to control labour costs,
• Help to drive revenue and profit through the development and implementation of strategies, practices, and promotions while in keeping with the overall concept, by understanding the critical cost of liquor cost,
• Execute and implement all national marketing initiatives, local store marketing programs and dining room/bar promotions,
• Handle guest concerns and react quickly and professionally,
• Maximize revenues by communicating regularly with the Food and Beverage teams to implement agreed upon strategies, practices, and promotions,
• Follow policies, procedures, and service standards to achieve bar and environment cleanliness,
• Complete understanding of routines in the bar, including prep charts, and all bar prep skills,
• All bartending techniques taught and practiced, lead the bar team by demonstrating excellent product knowledge,
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage as outlined in the Health and Safety program,
• Inventory management and bar organization, ordering and receiving, including invoice tracking – conduct weekly inventories to ensure adequate supply of beverages and supplies,
• Conduct and maintain accurate daily records on beer counts, draft usage, waste, inventory, bar costs and P.O.S, and
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• English is spoken in the workplace, candidates must have good English communication Skills,
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience or a combination of experience and relevant education,
• Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management or Completion of secondary school with two to three years of experience in the food service sector with relevant supervisory experience,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with strong problem-solving, organizational and management skills,
• Ability to: work in a fast-paced environment, willing to work split shifts when required; stand for extended periods of time with some lifting required; and manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

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BARTENDERS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPB9!
We are looking for engaging Bartenders to grow our bar team.  At Earls, our Bartenders not only take pride in the quality of product and service they provide but have a natural passion for people. They understand the balance between taking their work seriously, but not themselves. From full wells to full woods, they maintain, they maintain excitement with every drink poured.

Position Title: Bartenders
Available Positions: 9
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $20.00 – $21.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Bartender, you will:

• Be a master multitasker – Excel in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional hospitality and crafting high-quality drinks for every guest.
• Create engaging guest interactions – Effortlessly strike up conversation with all bar guests, from first time diners to loyal regulars.
• Be a problem solver and a supportive team player – Tackle problems by using your multi-tasking and communication skills and be empowered to make decisions for you and your team members.
• Demonstrate your passion for the guest experience – Display your love for food and drink through exceptional menu and product knowledge.
• Adhere to all policies and ensure that all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What we need from you:

• 1 year serving or creating drinks in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of liquor, wine, beer, Cocktails and Mocktails.
• Completion of secondary school is an asset.

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COOKS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPC5
Position Title: Cook
Available Positions: 5
Terms of Employment:

• Permanent – Full-time,
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend,
• Wage – $17.00 – $17.50/hour for 36-40 hours per week.

As a Cook, you will:

• Providing prompt fulfillment of orders,
• Resolving any complaints about food preparation or quality,
• Preparing orders according to bill flow,
• Preparing ingredients, garnishes, sauces, etc.,
• Processes raw goods, ensures proper storage and handling of food,
• Correctly prepares foods according to recipes and or instruction,
• Provides superior service and presentation of food for our guests,
• Follow instruction of Chef and or Sous Chef, and
• Must abide by all kitchen rules, schedules, and health and safety regulations.

What we need from you:

• English is spoken in the workplace, candidates must have good English communication Skills,
• Secondary (high) School or equivalent experience,
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience or a combination of experience and relevant education,
• The Work Site Environment is fast paced and has high pressure.

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DISHWASHWERS/KITCHEN HELPERS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPD6!
We are looking for motivated, self-starting Dishwashers to enhance our kitchen team. As a Dishwasher, you help ensure the Earls environment is unbelievably clean and organized. This role keeps the restaurant’s wheels turning and is the foundation of all our Chefs’ careers.

Position Title: Dishwasher/Kitchen Helpers
Available Positions: 6
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $16.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper, you will:

• Uphold the highest kitchen standards – Using your keen eye for detail, you maintain an unmatched level of cleanliness and safety at your station to set the tone for all areas of the restaurant.
• Be the cornerstone of teamwork in the restaurant – Working closely with staff from all areas of the business, you foster a culture of teamwork through effective communication.
• Adapt to any situation with ease – Tackle problems by using your master multi-tasking and communication skills and be empowered to make decisions for you and your team members.
• Adhere to all policies and ensure that all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What we need from you:

• 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Completion of secondary school is an asset.

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FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERVISORS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPFOHS5
Position Title: Front of House Supervisors
Available Positions: 5
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time,
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend,
• Wage – $19.00 – $20.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week.

As a Front of House Supervisor, you will:
The Basics:

1. Host and seating system
2. Coordination of staff, hiring, training, evaluation, auditing, and delegation of duties as necessary
3. Server and section size
4. Bill times and food quality
5. Routines, setting staff schedules
6. Resolutions of customer complaints – being responsive and considerate of restaurant patrons needs
7. Control of inventory

Front Door
Controlling flow, not double seating; Updating section sizes, ensuring no one over 16 seats; Auditing hostess routine and giving feedback; Meeting guest for the first time and waking them in, and at the front door until 80% of flow has been seen.

The Bar
Auditing flow and impacting bar bill times, drink quality and drink running including but not limited to, slush drink consistency, wine glass polishing, Cocktail garnishes, consistency, and specs; Auditing bartender routine and giving feedback; Impacting service; and Auditing and impacting environment.

The Pass
Auditing flow and impacting food quality and bill times; Auditing expeditor routine and giving feedback; Auditing kitchen for critical path to bill times and giving feedback; and Auditing and impacting environment.

The Floor
Control section sizes; Auditing and impacting Server routines; Meeting every guest, touching every table; and Auditing and impacting environment.

What we need from you:

• English is spoken in the workplace; candidates must have good English.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience supervising or a combination of experience and relevant education.
• Completion of secondary school, or a combination of relevant education and experience in the food service sector with relevant supervisory experience; or Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline.
• Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Strong problem-solving, organizational and management, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, willing to work split shifts when required, and Ability to stand for extended periods of time with some lifting required.

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HEAD CHEF – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPHC1!
Position Title: Head Chef
Available Positions: 1
If you are a brilliant analyser, clear communicator, stupendous planner, reflective prioritize, and hold relentless accountability, then you are the Head Chef that Earls has been searching for! We are looking for a Head Chef that we can depend on for leadership, training, challenges, support, and development.

Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $19.00 – $22.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Head Chef, you will:

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and cooking/preparation of menu items and specials – including line cooking and plating of meals, monitoring, and overseeing sanitation practices to ensure that team members strictly adhere to the standards and regulations of cleanliness,
• Responsible for the training, re-training, and motivating of staff and giving feedback to all employees (positive and negative),
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver menu items to the highest standard, and in an efficient manner, to keep food and labour costs within budget,
• Understand the importance of food cost, and work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to maintain a control system to assure quality and portion consistency, as well as reducing food waste,
• Working to the highest possible standard of health & safety, ensuring food hygiene standards are always maintained,
• Responsible for planning ahead, and delegating to your team members to have adequate supplies and staffing in place,
• As a head chef you will take full management of the kitchen team including recruitment, training, development, and shift management,
• Continuously driving customer satisfaction levels through excellent food production, and any quest complaints are dealt with in a professional manner,
• Communicate and participate in plate presentation as well as actively communicate new presentation and concepts,
• Inspect all foods are received for quality, quantity, price, and weight assurance – ensure all food products are being properly rotated,
• Adhere to all policies and ensure that all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards are being followed.
• Conduct staff meetings to communicate with employees, and help develop and direct team to achieve high levels of performance and customer service, and
• Perform other related duties as required.

What we need from you:

• English is spoken in the workplace; candidates must have good English.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience supervising or a combination of experience and relevant education.
• Completion of secondary school, or a combination of relevant education and experience in the food service sector with relevant supervisory experience; or Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Extensive cooking and production experience in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of quality control, raw materials, and other techniques,
  • Excellent people-management, communication, and interpersonal skills,
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational and compliance and policy driven,
  • Previous leadership experience in restaurant kitchens,
  • Excellent work ethic with a high degree of responsibility, with the ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build long-lasting relationships.

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HOSTS/HOSTESSES – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPH7!
We are looking for welcoming Hosts to enhance our front door team. As a Host, you set the tone for every guest experience, from the first hello to the last goodbye. To put it simply, the restaurant wouldn’t run smoothly without you!

Position Title: Host/Hostess
Available Positions: 7
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $16.00 – $17.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Host/Hostess, you will:

• Create and maintain the flow of the restaurant – Create and maintain the flow of guests into the restaurant to ensure our culinary team and servers can deliver world class service.
• Work with technology to enhance the guest experience – Support the service team using guest interaction technologies including Skip the Dishes, DoorDash, OpenTable and more.
• Create authentic connections in every interaction – Elevate the guest experience through fun, engaging and meaningful conversations with guests.
• Be a problem solver and a supportive team player – Tackle problems by using your multi-tasking and communication skills and be empowered to make decisions for you and your team members.
• Adhere to all policies and ensure that all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What we need from you:

• 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Completion of secondary school is an asset.

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SERVERS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPS22!
We are looking for energetic Servers to enhance our service team. Our Servers build genuine and authentic connections that last a lifetime. Servers at Earls understand the true meaning of hospitality and deliver exceptional service with each interaction you make.

Position Title: Server
Available Positions: 22
Terms of employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $17.00 – $18.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Server, you will:

• Provide exceptional dining experiences for Earls guests – Using your unmatched multi-tasking skills, you provide exceptional service by anticipating and delivering on the needs of guests,
• Create authentic connections in every interaction – Elevate the guest experience through fun, engaging and meaningful conversations with guests,
• Be a problem solver and a supportive team player – Tackle problems by using your multi-tasking and communication skills and be empowered to make decisions for you and your team members,
• Demonstrate your passion for the guest experience – Display your love for food and drink through exceptional menu and product knowledge,
• Adapt to any situation with ease – Tackle problems by using your exceptional organizational skills and your commitment to the guest experience,
• Adhere to all policies and ensure that all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards are being followed, and
• Perform other related duties as required.

What we need from you:

• 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Completion of secondary school is an asset.

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SOUS CHEFS – When applying please use Job Reference# EGPSC4
Position Title: Sous-Chef
Available Positions: 4
Terms of Employment:

• Permanent – Full-time
• Morning, Day, Evening, Night, and Weekend
• Wage – $19.00 – $20.00/hour for 36-40 hours per week

As a Sous Chef, you will:

• Assists on Line checks.
• Must know all Cooking Stations and Prep Stations.
• Assists with purchasing and stocking.
• Meal prep as per the items on menu.
• Performs line checks and station checks for products quantities and qualities.
• Monitor’s bill times and assists peak workloads on all stations.
• Closing checklist and cleaning of the line.
• Identifies staff in need of training/promotion.
• Must abide by all kitchen rules, schedules, and health and safety regulations.

What we need from you:

• English is spoken in the workplace, candidates must have good English communication Skills,
• Completion of High School,
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience or a combination of experience and relevant education,
• The work site environment is fast paced and has high pressure.