With the business ever-growing as a fast pasted, energetic, popular meeting place our goal is be the casual dining and events destination of Saugeen Shores.
The staff here aren’t just co-workers, they’re friends who are passionate, fun and proud to be part of the Walker House team!
We achieve success by working together to create memorable experiences for our guest’s and enjoy sharing excitement for our quality food, great drinks and exceptional service.
If you love meeting people and have a passion for hospitality, we are the place for you. Whether you are looking for a great career opportunity with plenty of room for growth or just a fun place to work while you’re going to school, you can find it here!
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Current Opportunities
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Assistant Manager Position
The Walker House in Southampton is actively recruiting for an Assistant Manager. The Walker House was established in 1915 and has been proudly serving the residents and guests of Saugeen Shores for over 100 years! The team at the Walker House is hard working, fast paced, and committed to our guests.
If you’re a motivated, career-driven professional with hospitality experience and you are looking for a fast-paced position in an ever-growing restaurant, than the Walker House may be for you.
The guiding principle of the Walker House is to ensure a magnificent guest experience with great quality food in an environment that is as close to your own home as you can get. You need to be fast moving, passionate about the guest experience, and driven to support the Walker House team. Commitment to the community and the team is a must.
The Assistant Manager tasks and responsibilities include:
- Strong communication with General Manager to assist in hiring, events, training, and closing and opening the restaurant.
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting POS systems.
- Communicate with vendors to complete orders
- Leading by example to illustrate the important steps needed to achieve an unparalleled guest experience. For example, order making, table maintenance, prompt wait times for drinks, food, refills, and payment; cleanliness, professionalism, and an ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Overseeing all daily operations, including inventory management, scheduling, recruiting and hiring. During peak season the Walker House employs up to 70 team members so strong leadership capability is critical
- Creating and promoting strategies to improve service and grow business
- Reviewing and proposing community involvement, including participation in local events. The Walker House prides itself on our community spirit and our commitment to Saugeen Shores.
The Walker House needs a talented, energetic, organized and committed individual for the position of Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager works in tandem with the front of house and back of house teams to create an unparalleled guest experience while ensuring year-over-year financial growth for the company.
The Walker House offers a competitive compensation package including a benefits program.
Please send your resume to alicea@thewalkerhouse.ca -
Looking for prep cooks and dish washers for a busy kitchen. Must be hardworking and reliable. We are focused on making clean, healthy, affordable, and delicious food! Lots of room for growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow chef’s or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
Job Types:
- Full-time / Part-time
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The ideal candidate believes in showing up on time for work, providing other employees with assistance in the kitchen as needed and following all sanitary and health-related protocols.
- Operate the industrial dishwasher
- Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary
- Empty and clean all trash receptacles
- Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources
- Clean dish storage
- Follow sanitation policies at all times
- Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times
- Perform opening, closing and side work
- Clean up spills or broken glassware immediately
- Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party
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- Running food from the kitchen to the tables for guest
- Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping floors; removing trash and recyclables from the facility.
- Believe that being energetic, enthusiastic and attentive to the details required to fulfill the guest’s experience are key to every day performance.
- Must have the ability to be flexible and work well in a busy and demanding environment.
- Must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently when required and with the rest of the team.
Walker House Positions
Front of House
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The Walker House is looking for energetic team members that love working in a fast-paced environment. As a host, you are the first point of contact for guests. You are responsible for greeting and seating guests, managing reservations, taking phone calls, placing takeout orders, assisting servers with the distribution of beverages and food, and resetting tables for the next guest. The experience at our restaurant starts at the door, so if you are upbeat, personable, and carry a big smile with a positive attitude, we want you!
Job Types:
- Full-time /Part-time
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The Walker House is committed to finding the right high energy, dynamic people to join our team! We are currently seeking talented bartenders passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences.
Duties:
- Be able to serve a large bar while making servers drinks
- Interact with guests courteously and be able to create a regular clientele
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of spirits and cocktails
- Keep a clean work environment
Requisite Skills:
- Required at least 2 years of server/bartending experience.
- Positive attitude is a must
- Customer service oriented
- Works well with others
- Be accountable and willing to learn
- Work effectively while under pressure
- Follow instructions from supervisors
- Be able to recognize regular guests
Experience:
- server/bartending: 2 years (Required)
Job Location:
- Bruce County (Required)
Job Types:
- Full-time / Part-time
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The Walker House is committed to finding the right high energy, dynamic people to join our team! We are currently seeking talented servers, passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences!
Duties:
- Be able to serve a large section efficiently
- Interact with guests courteously and be able to create a regular clientele
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of spirits and cocktails
- Keep a clean work environment
Requisite Skills:
- Required at least 2 years of server experience.
- Must have a positive attitude and be customer service oriented
- Work well with others
- Be accountable and willing to learn
- Work effectively while under pressure
- Follow instructions from supervisors
- Be able to recognize regular guests
Job Type:
- Full Time / Part Time
Experience:
- server: 2 years (Required)
Job Location:
- Bruce County (Required)
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A new position to the walker house, this is seasonal/casual position for our heavy rush hours. A great place to start if you’re looking to work up to a bartender position.
- Stocking inventory
- replenish ice/glass wear
- tapping kegs
- taking out empties
- organizing beer fridge
- bussing tables and bar top
Back of House
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We are looking for professional line cooks for a busy kitchen. Must be hardworking and reliable. We are focused on making clean, healthy, affordable, and delicious food. Lots of room for growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow chef’s or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
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Looking for prep cooks and dish washers for a busy kitchen. Must be hardworking and reliable. We are focused on making clean, healthy, affordable, and delicious food! Lots of room for growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow chef’s or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
Requirements:
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
Job Types:
- Full-time / Part-time
-
The ideal candidate believes in showing up on time for work, providing other employees with assistance in the kitchen as needed and following all sanitary and health-related protocols.
- Operate the industrial dishwasher
- Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary
- Empty and clean all trash receptacles
- Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources
- Clean dish storage
- Follow sanitation policies at all times
- Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times
- Perform opening, closing and side work
- Clean up spills or broken glassware immediately
- Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate party
-
- Running food from the kitchen to the tables for guest
- Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping floors; removing trash and recyclables from the facility.
- Believe that being energetic, enthusiastic and attentive to the details required to fulfill the guest’s experience are key to every day performance.
- Must have the ability to be flexible and work well in a busy and demanding environment.
- Must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently when required and with the rest of the team.
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A new position to the walker house, this will be a part time/seasonal position for our heavy dinner rush hours. To have some experience in the kitchen, keen eye for detail, expediting chit orders, to ensure food is delivered flawlessly. This is our middle man between kitchen and the front of house; competitive compensation is available to the right candidate.
Walker House Leaders
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As a Floor Manager, you will liaise between multiple departments to ensure the success of every group function – and model exceptional service and leadership skills among your team. You will engage in service and encourage your employees and guests have a memorable affair.
- Assist in training and development of colleagues
- Support and maintain staff and takes initiatives according to direction
- Assist in greeting guests
- Maintaining and reporting all issues from a maintenance and upkeep perspective
- Develop a relationship with guests and encourage repeat visits.
- Ensure that the overall experience is excellent and consults with the guest with any questions or information throughout their time with us
- Researches, recommends, and introduces methods, and products to improve the service
- To carry out additional tasks as instructed and by reasonable request from the General Manager
- Proactively support staff’s daily roles
- Scheduling and ordering
- Maintaining a professional and senior presence on the floor at all times
- Representing The Walker House with integrity
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The Walker House rapidly becoming a recognized destination for special events. With this, we are in demand for a talented, experienced, individual to help with all bookings as an event coordinator. If you have a background in banquets, events planning or catering: this could be an exciting career opportunity for you.
- Handle Event bookings, inquiry’s and quotes
- Coordinating events
- Developing competitive food and beverage packages
- Drive sales and repeat business
- Marketing and events promotion
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Assistant Manager Position
The Walker House in Southampton is actively recruiting for an Assistant Manager. The Walker House was established in 1915 and has been proudly serving the residents and guests of Saugeen Shores for over 100 years! The team at the Walker House is hard working, fast paced, and committed to our guests.
If you’re a motivated, career-driven professional with hospitality experience and you are looking for a fast-paced position in an ever-growing restaurant, than the Walker House may be for you.
The guiding principle of the Walker House is to ensure a magnificent guest experience with great quality food in an environment that is as close to your own home as you can get. You need to be fast moving, passionate about the guest experience, and driven to support the Walker House team. Commitment to the community and the team is a must.
The Assistant Manager tasks and responsibilities include:
- Strong communication with General Manager to assist in hiring, events, training, and closing and opening the restaurant.
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting POS systems.
- Communicate with vendors to complete orders
- Leading by example to illustrate the important steps needed to achieve an unparalleled guest experience. For example, order making, table maintenance, prompt wait times for drinks, food, refills, and payment; cleanliness, professionalism, and an ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Overseeing all daily operations, including inventory management, scheduling, recruiting and hiring. During peak season the Walker House employs up to 70 team members so strong leadership capability is critical
- Creating and promoting strategies to improve service and grow business
- Reviewing and proposing community involvement, including participation in local events. The Walker House prides itself on our community spirit and our commitment to Saugeen Shores.
The Walker House needs a talented, energetic, organized and committed individual for the position of Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager works in tandem with the front of house and back of house teams to create an unparalleled guest experience while ensuring year-over-year financial growth for the company.
The Walker House offers a competitive compensation package including a benefits program.
Please send your resume to alicea@thewalkerhouse.ca