Hi there! Have you noticed that the restaurant industry is changing?

We are PAR and our purpose is:

To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals, and moments they love.

At PAR Technology, our relentless drive for innovation and unwavering commitment to customer success are at the heart of everything we do. We lead the restaurant and retail industries by ensuring that our products—from point of sale systems to loyalty programs, digital ordering, restaurant operations solutions, payment services, and hardware—work "better together." This unified approach, fueled by over 40 years of experience, amplifies our ambition to not just meet but exceed the evolving needs of our global clientele. By optimizing integrations into all leading restaurant solutions, we're not just creating technology; we're crafting a future where operations are streamlined, experiences are enhanced, and every interaction is an opportunity for growth.

Position Description:

The Support Analyst, Level 1 is primarily responsible for caring for and supporting our clients that use PAR Data Central as their daily restaurant operations system. Our software is a back-office solution for restaurants that provides functionality around cost of goods, scheduling, payroll, reporting and many other operational purposes. The most important and first task you will be responsible for is learning our software to become a subject matter expert, which will allow you to provide exceptional service to our restaurant clients. You will also resolve issues or address concerns directly with clients and work with others in a team environment. Our company highly values collaboration, teamwork, and positive attitudes. A successful candidate will have first hand understanding of restaurant operations, outstanding oral and written communication skills with a strong passion to learn and solve problems. Candidates must also be bi-lingual with the ability to speak, read, and write in both English and French (Quebec).

The ideal applicant will have a restaurant management background with some experience working with POS and/or back-office programs. You may have been described as the "go-to person" in your company and have enjoyed picking up new technologies.

Position Location: (Remote) Canada

Reports To: Concierge Services Manager

Shift: Monday-Friday (11:00am-8:00pm OR 12:00pm-9:00pm EST)

What We're Looking For:

Entrees (Requirements):

• 2+ years experience working with the business side of restaurant operations (inventory, scheduling, invoicing, ordering)
• Experience with back of house restaurant management systems used for inventory, scheduling staff, invoicing, ordering
• Experience developing training material for end-users, preferably with software applications or restaurant operations
• An unreasonably strong customer service heart
• Excellent written communication skills (70% email support)
• Strong verbal communication skills (30% phone support)
• Bilingual, Fluent in both English and French
• A passion for continued education (growing both technical and interpersonal skills)
• A problem solver who enjoys finding solutions
• Enjoyment working on a successful team
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Experience writing simple instructions for complex topics
• Attention to small details with the ability to see the larger picture
• Goal-oriented with the desire to succeed
• Highly developed attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to cross-train to other functions as necessary
• Comfortable in a dynamic, agile atmosphere of a technical organization with an expanding customer base
• Skill with Microsoft Office products, specifically basic Microsoft Excel knowledge (filtering, sorting, and analyzing data)

With a side of (additional preferred skills):

• Technical degree, certifications or equivalent experience preferred
• 2 - 3 years' experience working with technology in the Hospitality industry preferred
• Comfortable in a dynamic, agile atmosphere of a technical organization with an expanding customer base

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Work with Senior Analysts, Team Leads, and Management who will provide oversight and guidance to assist with the day-to-day duties you'll be responsible for performing
• Receive calls for support requests from restaurant managers experiencing challenges utilizing Data Central in their day-to-day operations
• Receive and interpret support requests via email from restaurant managers experiencing challenges utilizing Data Central in their day-to-day operations
• Promptly answer incoming client calls and respond to emails in a polite and professional manner
• Send emailed resolutions and or detailed step by step instructions in response to support requests
• Create, manage, and prioritize support requests through our ticket tracking software, AutoTask
• Work in a highly collaborative environment where team problem solving via group chats and internal support sessions is required
• Contribute articles to internal knowledgebase for future support requests and standardized support replies
• Upload relevant information to internal Sharepoint page to keep all internal tracking systems up to date
• Utilize a variety of programs to complete job functions including Data Central, Microsoft Office (OneNote, Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook, etc.), RightAnswers, and AutoTask
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Work closely and coordinate as needed with the Concierge Services team on shared clients

Interview Process:

• Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• French communication screening
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $45,200 to $70,000 CAD per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education, and prior accomplishments. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus, commission and/or equity, as applicable.

Perks and Benefits Hot Off the Grill:

• Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
• Healthcare Benefits
• Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k Match

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.