Restaurant Server

Server Position

The ideal candidate has:

• Strong customer service skills and soft-skills
• Strong memorization tactics, both for the menu and for guests' orders
• Deep knowledge about the restaurant's food and wine menu, including the ingredients, what pairs well together
• The ability to make recommendations based on a guest's palate and preferences
• Multitasking and anticipating guest's needs
• Communicating with staff
• Knowing and adhering to food safety standards
• Preparing and corking wine bottles for service
• Knowledge of the Steps of Service for fine dining establishments

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Greeting guests and seating them at clean tables as per our seating chart
• Bringing waters and menus to your tables shortly after arrival
• Taking food and drink orders, and making suggestions if requested
• Communicating food and drink orders to the kitchen and bar
• Bringing drinks and food to your tables
• Checking in on your guests to confirm that they're happy with their orders and dealing with any issues as needed
• Collecting plates when your guests are finished eating
• Offering dessert and/or the check once your tables are cleared
• Collecting payment from guests
• Helping your team members out as needed by seating other servers' tables and running their food if your section is not full
• Cleaning and organizing the restaurant as needed by rolling cutlery and polishing wine glasses if your section is not full
• Conducting all responsibilities in a prompt, friendly, and organized manner

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for interacting with people
• Ability to perform duties under pressure with a friendly and patient attitude
• Strong time management skills, with a prompt and organized approach to your work
• Ability to work well with kitchen, host, and bussing staff in a high-energy setting
• Familiarity with general cash handling procedures and POS systems
• Ability to provide a clean, safe environment for guests
• Honesty, integrity, and a self-motivated attitude
• High school diploma preferred