Server/Bartender/Host (Weekend Shifts)

Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Provides food, beverage, service and hospitality that meets our standards and procedures.

Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts.

Obtains station assignments from the host or Manager at the start of the work shift.

Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in the training information.

Treats all guests with our Hospitality culture – uses guests’ name when known, polite, courteous, warm and friendly.

Make recommendations and answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services. In Events, inform guests about the selected event menu.

Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests, input them into the POS system while adhering to standard operating procedures for coursing and allergy notations.

Ensure that food and beverages are delivered to guests in a timely matter.

Ensure tables are maintained according to our hospitality standards, making sure tables are bussed.

Maintain effective communication with bartenders, expo, food runners, and bussers to ensure seamless dining service.

Perform side work at the start, during and at the end of each shift as required by service station assignment. In events, set up and breakdown private event spaces in accordance to event floorplan.

Maintain and stock service areas.

Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Communicates to the manager on duty any and all situations where a guest may express concern or dissatisfaction with any aspect of the dining experience.

Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support seamless service delivery and resolve issues promptly

High school diploma or equivalent

Communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.

Minimum of 2 years of food serving.

Basic knowledge of service procedures and functions.

Have working knowledge of food, beer, wine, liquor and common drink recipes.

Food Handlers Certificate and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certificate required

Work schedule will may vary between the restaurant and private dining spaces from early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays

Shifts will range from 4 – 8 hours and you may be asked to work overtime

Work in a busy restaurant dining room environment, as well as outside dining area.

Be ready and willing to assist in Events on a need basis.

Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.

Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.

Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant

Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times

Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.

Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

The management reserves the right to make updates and changes to this job description as seen fit for the best interest of the restaurant, employees and guests.

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