Server/Host at Gristmill

Job Description

Job Description

Servers/Hosts
Now hiring Servers/Hosts at The Gristmill in historic Gruene, TX! We're looking for friendly, energetic team members who are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences from the moment guests arrive until their last goodbye. Whether you're welcoming guests with a warm smile or providing attentive table service, you'll play an important role in creating memorable dining experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and enjoy connecting with people while making lifelong memories, we'd love to have you on our team! 

Who we are  

Momentous Concepts serves guests across restaurants, music venues, retail stores, and real estate in Central Texas. We differentiate ourselves through iconic brands and unique venues that look, taste, and feel authentically Texan. Our success comes from creating environments that foster connection, prioritizing our employees so they can better serve our guests, and continually enhancing systems and processes to ensure efficient, effective operations. 

We employ more than 700 friendly faces who embody our core values: 

CARE – We encourage others and lead by example.

CURIOSITY – We remain open-minded and always strive to learn.

COMMITMENT – We hold ourselves accountable for the work we do and how we do it.

COLLABORATION – We believe we win as a team. 

Where you will work - The Gristmill 

A one-of-a-kind, true Texas experience, the Gristmill River Restaurant was once home to a cotton gin (circa 1878) and has been considered one of the most iconic dining spots in Texas for nearly half a century. 

Most all menu items are made from scratch daily, right down to the soups, sauces, and dressings. With several multi-level patios and 7 open-air dining rooms, the Gristmill is the quintessential spot for intimate dinners to large parties of special celebrations and everything in between. 

What you will do 

• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner 
• Educate guests on menu items and special deals and provide recommendations as requested
• Take, review, enter, and provide food and beverage orders to/from our guests
• Handle cash and credit card payments utilizing the ALOHA POS system, entering tip reporting accurately
• Perform additional duties as required of the position and the shift, including but not limited to rolling silverware, dish cleaning, and sanitary housekeeping when necessary to meet the needs of the customers and the business

What you get 

• Highly competitive pay 
• Comprehensive healthcare options include:
  • Medical*
  • Dental*
  • Vision*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)* 
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance: 
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• Supplemental Health Insurance (Brella)*
• Supplemental Life Insurance*
• 401k retirement plan participation* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance availability*
• Meal discounts 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Immediate pay
• The experience of working with a strong, highly engaged team continuing to grow a one-of-a-kind, truly iconic, legendary Texas brand.

* Eligibility requirements apply

What you bring - minimum qualifications 

• Must be 18 years old or older 
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid and current TABC and Food Handlers certification
• Must be able to work at least 3 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Physical requirements and working conditions  

• Must be able to stand and walk for 6 or more hours in a day 
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. with assistance
• Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and walking
• Exposure to loud noise, large crowds, and extreme hot/cold temperatures