NBA Courtside Restaurant - Hiring Servers and Support Staff

NBA Courtside Restaurant - Hiring Servers and Support Staff

Toronto, Canada

Company
NBA Courtside Restaurant
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
$36,608–$45,760 a month
Posted
19 days ago
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Job Description
NBA Courtside Restaurant is Hiring!

LOCATION: 15 QUEENS QUAY EAST (YONGE & QUEENS QUAY- the RESTAURANT IS LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE CONDO TOWER)

LOOKING FOR FOH Positions - Servers, Support Staff and Hosts

About us

NBA Courtside Restaurant is a small business in TORONTO, ON. We are social, fun, fast-paced, and our goal is to be the best premium casual restaurant in the city serving creative fresh food with fantastic service..
Our work environment includes
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Safe work environment

Welcome to your new career! This NBA branded restaurant will open in March of 2023 and is a new build located just minues from Scotia bank Arena on the south side of Queens Quay East. This will be the first NBA licensed restaurant of its kind in North America with high end interior finishes and will be built on a strong food program. “Our food is as global as our game”. Positioned as a Premium Casual restaurant with 250 indoor seats and 200 outdoor seats there will also be an integrated NBA retail shop selling unique NBA items. We have the North American rights to open more NBA Courtside Restaurants and plan to do so.
We are looking to fill the following positions:
• Servers
• Hosts
• Support

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status we hire based on merit and business needs at the time.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
• serving: 1 year (preferred)
• Bartending: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada

Q What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario in 2026?
As per the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the minimum wage for restaurant servers is $18.40 per hour as of October 1, 2026. This rate applies equally to tipped and non-tipped workers since the elimination of the lower liquor server rate in 2023. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week.
Q What is the hourly wage range for cooks in restaurants across Canada in 2026?
According to Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank, cooks (NOC 63200) earn $15.50 to $28.00 per hour, with a median of $20.50 as of 2026. In major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, the median rises to $22.00 per hour. Entry-level positions start at the lower end after on-the-job training.
Q What work permit do international job seekers need for restaurant jobs in Canada?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for restaurant jobs, needing a positive LMIA from ESDC at $1,000 CAD per position as of 2026. The permit application fee is $155 CAD with processing times of 8-22 weeks. Low-wage stream positions like servers qualify if no Canadians are available.
Q What education or experience is required for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank states no formal education is required for food and beverage servers (NOC 65200), with 75% of positions needing less than 1 month of on-the-job training. Customer service experience is common but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A high school diploma is listed as an asset in 40% of postings.
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