Restaurant Server/Bartender

Job Summary

Our Servers also make and pour drinks from our bar at times, therefore we are looking for someone who has experience in both, and of course is at least 21 years old and has their MAST and Food Handlers permits. Mainly night and weekend shifts with weekend breakfast and possibly weekday lunch options.

Our 1910 Restaurant is a Private Members only restaurant, however members can bring guests, and we serve our 45 room hotel guests along with non-members from banquet events.

The basic goal and job summary of our Servers is to provide a Great Experience with excellent customer service. Responsible for providing the finest personal service to all members and guests, maintain a positive attitude with a commitment to courtesy, respect, and proper etiquette.

What You'll Do

• Greets members as they are seated in the dining room
• Presents menu, answering questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service. Demonstrates working knowledge of menu selections, including specials
• Prepares dining room for shirt, such as table setting, making coffee, etc
• Accurately takes member orders; efficiently operates point of sale (POS) system
• Serves members using proper serving guideline
• Observes diners to respond to any additional requests and to determine when meal has been completed
• Cleans, stocks, and maintains workstation throughout shift
• Provides timely communication with bus staff regarding guest needs
• Garnishes and decorates dishes prior to serving within Chef's guidelines
• Re-stock service ware for meal shift
• Notifies Restaurant Manager of food or service related member concerns, and work with him/her to resolve issues
• Totals bill and accepts payment
• Ensures guest satisfaction of dining experience
• Reconciles tickets with end-of-shift summary
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies
• Communicates effectively and in cooperation with kitchen staff
• Performs additional responsibilities, such as room service or catering duties, as requested by a manager at any time

Keys to Success

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associated with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances
• In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meets and strive to exceed restaurant standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in restaurant procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job, and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something

Contacts

This is a high visibility position that interacts daily with members. Part of your job performance requires that you maintain a positive attitude and make a real commitment to competence, job knowledge, pride, professional appearance, courtesy, and excellence in member service. You are expected to address issues with an attitude of cooperation and to resolve problems professionally.

Wages & Benefits:

• Hourly wage plus 18% auto Gratuity + possible extra gratuity.
• Hours can vary depending on availability & events, although we have other positions in the Club great people can work in as well if more hours are wanted.
• Free parking in our employee designated lot.
• 25% off most everything at the Club including food, hotel stays, personal training, swim lessons, & childcare.
• Bonus Holiday pay for 6 holidays in the year.
• Discounted Bus Passes.
• Accrued Sick leave per state policy.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• We prefer at least 1 year of restaurant and bar experience.
• English language and professional communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, and other employees of the organization
• Basic math skills and problem solving abilities
• Valid Washington State Food & Beverage Permit and Class 12 MAST Permit

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently life and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.