SERVER

Server Position

The Wild Thyme Company's experienced Server will display the highest quality of customer service and perform food and drink serving duties at special events while interacting with guests in a positive, friendly and efficient manner. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele. The Server will report directly to the Captain and Event Leads. It is important that you understand the expectation set by The Wild Thyme Company's Mission Statement, "The Wild Thyme Way", Core Values "Passion for Food, Passion for Service" and "Words We Live By".

You are to ensure that the following goals are met:

• Arrive to work on time.
• Unload truck and load-in to venue for set-up.
• Perform set up, monitor, serve, replenish, and breakdown of various stations (i.e., Action, Hor D'oeuvres, Coffee, Buffet Stations, Beverage, and Scullery) for specified functions according to event requirements.
• Set up room as instructed by event Lead or Captain to include linen, service ware and glassware.
• Perform side work
• Attend pre-shift huddle meeting before event to learn function particulars, including guest expectations and service
• Prepare and serve meal accompaniments to guests
• Wine pouring during service for plated dinner
• Bussing
• Communicate any areas of needs, issues, and concerns from guests to Event Lead/Captain/Event Manager/Respective Sales Rep
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with company policies/service procedures/standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Be familiar with food menu and available venue facilities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas/stations
• Practice "Clean as you go" policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete closing duties:
• Breakdown all F&B stations, as specified
• Pack and clean all equipment, as assigned
• Load truck
• Current California RBS Certification Required