Server at Drift Salon & Bar with Freehand Hospitality

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.

About Drift Salon & Bar

Owning a strong connection to time and place, Drift, located in Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, pays homage to this region’s land, people and history. Celebrating our natural abundance, Drift’s culinary vision is to showcase the East Coast’s most beloved ingredients stemming from a vibrant community of artisans, producers, farmers and fishers.

Chef Anthony

Walsh has crafted menus featuring eclectic interpretations of familiar Maritime fare. Whether you’re sampling an incredible variety of raw bar delicacies or tucking into a piping hot Seafood Hodge Podge, Drift’s dishes aim to deliver equal parts comfort and surprise.

Under the direction of the General Manager, we are looking for a Server at Drift Salon & Bar who will be accountable for maintaining robust knowledge about all food and beverage offerings in the restaurant.

What you will be doing as a Server:

Welcoming each guest warmly and with enthusiasm, always creating an exceptional first impression

- Enthusiastically inform guests about our offerings and share your menu knowledge to make the best recommendations
- Accurately and precisely entering information into the pos system ensuring communications are clear for the BOH team
- Provide recommendations and create a positive guest experience;

Responding promptly and courteously to any guest request or concerns





- Going above and beyond for special requests or celebrations and taking food preferences and guest allergies or dietary restrictions seriously
- Maintain a clean section and monitor food quality to ensure all items are held to freehand presentation standards;

Keenly following all food safety standards and systems

- Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has:

A valid Serve Right Certification;

At least 2 years serving experience in a similar environment;

The ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum, staying calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment;

Excellent observation skills & high attention to detail, offering a helping hand to all guests whenever needed, before they even need to ask;

Passion for food, beverage and providing excellent customer service;

Strong communication skills.

Why join us and what's in it for you?

Gratuities

Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits

Integrated learning environment with room to grow

Access to our gym and fitness facility

50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass

Company RRSP contributions Employee Assistance Program

Eligible for company referral bonus program

Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals 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 apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Drift - Server (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 The Armour Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality