GLK Noe Valley is Hiring Servers!

Job Overview

Server (Part-Time)
Pay: $19.61/hour + tips (pooled house)
Schedule: Part-time, 3–5 shifts per week
Estimated Start Date: training starts asap!

WHO WE ARE
GLK Noe Valley comes to you from mom-and-pop owners who are native San Franciscans, have 25 years of restaurant experience, and have successfully operated 2 Grand Lake Kitchen locations in Oakland (since 2012). GLK is an all-day cafe with a vibrant brunch, bistro dinner, full bar, and two outdoor spaces. A neighborhood hangout where guests come several times a week. The food is a mix of contemporary and classic American cuisine. Our hospitality is warm and tender, while being direct and efficient. Our work culture is the same! The neighborhood has already shown so much support and excitement for this opening, and we are eager to meet our team.

WHAT THIS ROLE IS
The Server is a key part of our front-of-house team and plays a major role in creating a welcoming, gracious, and efficient guest experience. This position requires strong service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay positive and professional during busy services. Serving at GLK means more than taking orders, it means being engaged, thoughtful, and a supportive teammate throughout the shift.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years of serving experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to maintain positivity under pressure and busy shifts
Proficiency with Toast POS
Reliable - show up on time for scheduled shifts
Must love people and remain gracious, even when it is busy
Ability to open and present a bottle of wine tableside
Strong teamwork skills. Must be able to give help and ask for help
Clear, respectful communication with coworkers and management
Strong ability to create a guest-focused hospitality experience with attention to detail
Comfortable multitasking and leading by example during busy service periods
Must be 18+ years of age
Authorized to work in the United States
Valid Food Handler Card and RBS Certification
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for the duration of a full shift
BONUS: Host experience (using OpenTable)
BONUS: Working knowledge of wine, craft cocktails, and local beers

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to all guests
Accurately take orders, enter them into the POS, and manage coursing and pacing
Maintain awareness of seat numbers and overall service flow
Open and present wine tableside with confidence and professionalism
Communicate clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house team
Assist teammates as needed to ensure smooth service
Complete opening, closing, and side work thoroughly and on time
Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and a welcoming environment

WHAT WE OFFER
$19.61/hour + tips (pooled house)
Shift meals (for 6 hour shifts or more) and dining discounts
Paid sick leave in accordance with San Francisco and California law
Opportunity for growth. We are mom and pop, love promoting from within, and growing with our staff
A supportive, high-standard, genuinely kind workplace

COME JOIN US!
This is an opportunity to work at a busy new neighborhood restaurant in Noe Valley and be part of a team that values thoughtful hospitality, teamwork, and consistency. Please send your resume in the body of an email. We look forward to meeting you!