Restaurant Server

Job description:

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is an all-inclusive leisure resort situated on 650 acres of beautiful rolling hills along the Tennessee River in Loudon, Tenn.

Wilder, the signature restaurant at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve, offers guests an elevated dining experience that highlights locally sourced ingredients, Southern hospitality, and a strong connection to the land. Our team is passionate about creating memorable moments for every guest through warm, attentive service and exceptional food and beverage offerings.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Server to join our team at Wilder. The ideal candidate will provide welcoming, knowledgeable, and efficient service to our guests while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality. Servers are responsible for guiding guests through their dining experience while ensuring each visit feels both personal and special.

Responsibilities:

• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner and make them feel welcome
• Knowledge of selling techniques and service delivery of menu items of every course and both non and
  alcoholic beverages
• Maintain table cleanliness utilizing a silent service approach
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of assigned areas, side stations, tables and Point of Sale (POS) stations
• Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Communicate with management, chefs and culinary staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or
  needs requested by guests and or other employees
• Enthusiastically share knowledge about Windy Hill property, activities and offerings outside the
  restaurant
• Comply with health and safety regulation and act in line with company policies and licensing laws
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

Skills:

• Proven working experience in relevant field
• Ability to work independently and remain motivated
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Professionalism along with speed and attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and submit to a background check

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, team members and managers
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to remain calm and courteous under pressure
• Be motivated and goal oriented
• Be familiar with all aspects of the property and exercise judgment and make decisions based on job
  knowledge and company goals

Physical Demands:

• Will be on your feet most or all of shift
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

Work Environment:

• Restaurant and Kitchen areas
• 650+ acres of Windy Hill Farm and Preserve

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person