Server - Chinatown

Career Opportunities with Farmers Restaurant Group Our Servers are experienced, confident, and capable of providing exceptional hospitality in a busy restaurant environment. They have extensive depth of knowledge about our scratch‑made food and drink, can tour guide guests through our menus with ease, and are integral to creating a welcoming, clean, and relaxed experience for our guests. Our Servers become experts in our service, our operations, our brand, and our company and are often promoted to bartending or leadership roles. Hourly Rate: $10/hr + tips Benefits + Perks Competitive pay Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment Dental and vision plans Paid time off Paid pregnancy and parental leave Voluntary benefits: short‑term disability and accident insurance Free access to company massage therapist Discounted gym & yoga membership Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in‑person Training and career growth opportunities Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs What Our Servers Do Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems Check identification of our guests to ensure that they meet minimum‑age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages Enter orders into handheld computers for transmittal to kitchen staff Run food and drinks from kitchen, pastry, and bar areas to guest tables Bus tables throughout the guest visit and once guests have finished their meals, ensuring a clean and inviting environment Collect payments from customers Serve food and/or beverages to guests and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables, as required When serving, use the specific menu item names (e.x., "Here is your 'You Caught My Rye'" or "Here is your Crispy Corn Crusted Halibut") to enhance the guest experience Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items, such as linens, silverware, and glassware Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods Describe and recommend menu selections and wine pairings to customers Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pour the wine for customers Assist host by answering phones to take reservations or to Go orders, as well as greet, seat, and thank guests Inform guests of daily specials Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine Prepare silverware and linen place settings, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties Attend pre‑shift meetings as scheduled Stock service areas with supplies, such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments, and napkin containers Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance Contribute to a positive team environment Other duties as assigned What You Need to Be a Server One year of experience working in full or quick service dining required Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms #J-18808-Ljbffr Farmers Restaurant Group