SERVER ASSISTANT

Now Hiring - Server Assistants The Verandah Club | Fort Myers, FL

Pay: $18 per hour

Schedule: Part-time

About the Position

The Verandah Club is looking for friendly, energetic Server Assistants to join our Food & Beverage team!

As a Server Assistant, you'll play an important role in creating a great dining experience by supporting our servers, anticipating member and guest needs, and keeping tables clean, organized, and ready for service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are a team player, and take pride in providing great hospitality, we'd love to have you join us!

About The Verandah Club

The Verandah Club offers a premier lifestyle experience with two championship golf courses, state-of-the-art tennis facilities, a swim center with a heated outdoor pool, and year-round casual and fine dining. With banquet services and a strong community atmosphere, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable culinary and service experiences.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Job Title

Server Assistant

Reports To

Director of F&B

Classification

Hourly, Fulltime or Part time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignment

Job Purpose

Responsibilities include setting tables, serving food orders, and removing used dishes and utensils. Facilitate collaboration between our kitchen and wait staff.

Ensure our guests have a high-quality dining experience by serving their food in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accurately.
• Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
• Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies)
• Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils and napkins.
• Serve welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres, upon guests' arrival.
• Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g. proper temperature)
• Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed.
• Remove dirty dishes and utensils.
• Answer guests' questions about ingredients and menu items.
• Inform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests (e.g. when they ask for the check)
• Make sure families with young children get kids menus and special silverware sets.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Food Runner or similar entry-level role in a restaurant preferred.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
• Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours.
• Availability to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily indoors with some outdoor exposure. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical Requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitor and develop subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas and write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 40 lbs., up to 30 lbs. frequently. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load equipment that may weigh 30 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. "A" frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct Reports

None

About Hampton Golf

Hampton Golf, Inc. is a nationally recognized golf and hospitality management company dedicated to creating exceptional experiences at premier golf clubs, country clubs, and lifestyle communities across the United States. With more than 2,000 Team Members across 30 properties in multiple states, Hampton Golf specializes in club operations, golf management, food and beverage, membership services, and lifestyle programming. Our success is driven by our people-first culture, where we believe that investing in our Team Members creates exceptional member and guest experiences and ultimately drives the success of the Clubs we serve. We are passionate about building strong teams, delivering outstanding service, and creating a rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive.

? Equal Opportunity Employer

Hampton Golf, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and Team Members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants are encouraged to review the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice for additional information regarding their rights under federal employment laws.