Server

Server Position

Founded in 1869, the San Francisco Yacht Club maintains one of the country's finest yachting facilities.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly range is $16.90 - $18.00 per hour (D.O.E.) plus Service Charges. For Full Time employees, we provide paid time off, paid holidays, healthcare benefits, and a 401(k) with employer matching contributions.

Reports to: F&B Manager

Summary of Position:

Servers create the very best member experience in our dining room and bar area by providing professional, knowledgeable, and warm service to all members and their guests.

Essential Responsibilities:

Core Competencies, knowledge, and Expectations

• Greet and acknowledge members and guests.
• Knowledgeable about the menu, including recipes and ingredients.
• Ability to time service of each course.
• Learn member's names and their special preferences.
• Knowledge of wines and spirits.
• Able to meet all service standards and expectations including Club's sequence of service.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Sets up side station and performs assigned side (prep) work.
• Attends daily pre-shift meetings.
• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating.
• Makes sure that children are in the appropriate type of seat and are safe and secure.
• Distributes food and wine menus; answers questions and suggests menu items.
• Lets members and guests know about any food or drink specials
• Ensure that the correct account numbers and names are given for billing.
• Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
• Checks to ensure member and guest satisfaction.
• Presents dessert menus, suggests, and serves dessert, coffee and after-dinner drinks.
• Verifies accuracy of prices, state and federal taxes, and other charges on all checks.
• Keeps dining room and bus station areas clean.
• Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
• Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor.
• Extend a warm and professional farewell to all members and their guests.
• Consistently follows local and state laws and the club's policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
• Performs other appropriate duties assigned.

Qualities, Abilities and Experience Required:

• Grade 12 education.
• Two years of comparable server experience preferred.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.
• The ability to read, speak and understand English.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work inside and outdoors in a variety of weather, including hot, cold, humid and/or noisy environment.

The San Francisco Yacht Club 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.