Dining Server

Dining Server Position at UCLA University Club

Join UCLA Housing & Hospitality as a Dining Server at the UCLA University Club! Provide friendly, professional food and beverage service while creating a welcoming and memorable dining experience for the UCLA community.

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Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience as a food server in a restaurant, casual or fine dining setting (Required)
• 1+ years guest service experience in a fast-paced restaurant (Preferred)
• Ability to sufficiently communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues (Required)
• Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor (Required)
• Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload (Required)
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to understand recipes, measurements, and portion sizes (Required)
• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards and procedures for food storage, production, and service (Required)
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
• Ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, such as customer dissatisfaction (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare beverages and complete single-step food preparation tasks such as slicing bread and arranging food items on a buffet table (Required)
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance (Required)
• Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic culinary techniques, terminology, and practices (Required)
• TIPS California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Must be available to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs (Required)

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