Fine Dining Server

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring an experienced Fine Dining Server at Charlie Gitto's, a locally loved Italian restaurant in St. Louis, MO. Earn $7.50/hour plus strong tips in a refined, guest-focused environment. This role is for seasoned servers with 1–3 years of fine dining experience who take pride in elevated service and hospitality.

About the Role: As a Fine Dining Server at Charlie Gitto's, you'll deliver the kind of polished, attentive service that turns first-time guests into regulars. You'll guide diners through our menu, recommend wine pairings, anticipate needs before they're voiced, and execute service standards with precision. This isn't a casual serving job — it's a craft, and we're looking for servers who treat it that way.

What We're Looking For: We need a Fine Dining Server who understands that exceptional service is built on the details. Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has 1–3 years of recent fine dining or upscale restaurant experience
• Knows their way around classic service standards (proper pacing, crumbing, course timing, wine service)
• Has strong working knowledge of food, wine, and spirits — and is hungry to learn more
• Carries themselves with professionalism, polish, and warmth
• Reads tables well and adjusts service style to match the guest
• Thrives in a high-volume environment without sacrificing attention to detail

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering attentive, knowledgeable service from greeting through farewell
• Guiding guests through the menu with confident recommendations and pairings
• Executing proper steps of service — order accuracy, course timing, table maintenance
• Presenting and serving wine using established fine dining standards
• Anticipating guest needs and handling special requests with grace
• Coordinating with the kitchen, sommelier, and management to deliver a seamless experience
• Maintaining a polished section and impeccable side work
• Handling payments accurately and professionally
• Mentoring newer team members and contributing to a strong floor culture

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of fine dining or upscale restaurant serving experience (required)
• Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, and Italian cuisine preferred
• Excellent communication, memory, and multitasking skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years old (or 21+ to serve alcohol per Missouri law)
• Food Handler's and/or alcohol service certification a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay ($7.50/hour) with strong tips at one of St. Louis's most established fine dining restaurants
• Flexible part-time and full-time scheduling
• A professional, team-oriented service culture
• Ongoing training in wine, spirits, and Italian cuisine
• Clear path to lead server, captain, or management roles
• A chance to work at a true St. Louis institution

Why Charlie Gitto's? Charlie Gitto's is a St. Louis institution — a locally loved Italian restaurant known for authentic cuisine, deep wine knowledge, and the kind of warm, polished hospitality that keeps generations of guests coming back. We're looking for career servers who want to be part of that legacy.

Apply Now If you have fine dining experience and a passion for hospitality, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join the Charlie Gitto's team.