The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title: Busser – Gallery
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: Gallery Supervisor/Manager
Employee status: Hourly, part-time (4 month contract)
Hours per week: Varies based on business needs
Shift hours: Day time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM

About the AMS
The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC’s student organization in 1915, is UBC’s official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students’ interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students’ issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.
Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interets to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Position Purpose:
Gallery is restaurant/ lounge located on the 4th floor of the Nest.
The Busser will be responsible for clearing washing the glassware for the clean and tidy appearance of the outlet. The ideal candidate has an outgoing, friendly personality and enjoys dealing with people while being hands on.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, prompt and professional guest service.
• Clear tables and bar area as needed, set up water station and properly dispose of garbage, recycling and food waste.
• Clear re-usable container bin and dispose to the master bin.
• Ensure floors are always clean and dry during an event.
• Setup coat check and manage the station as needed.
• Assist guests in public areas by answering questions and providing directions, resulting in excellent guest relations.
• Demonstrating excellent in-depth knowledge about products, AMS services and businesses, the venue and other services within the Student Union Building and on campus
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Always following the AMS food safety procedures.
• Demonstrating excellent grooming and uniform standards according to AMS procedures.
• Working with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department.
• Other duties as required by Manager and Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preference given to currently registered UBC students
• Previous experience in a food service environment an asset
• Food Safe certification is an asset
• Serving-It-Right certificate is an asset
• Language: required to speak, read and write English
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment remaining calm under pressure
• Ability to do shift work (daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up-to 25kgs

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.