Job Description

Job Overview

Server/ Waiter responsibilities include greeting and serving members/guest, providing detailed information on menus, and multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties.

Job Functions

• Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry preferred.
• Take food and drink orders from members/guest accurately and with a positive attitude.
• Engage with members/guest in a friendly manner.
• Knowledge of the menu, with the ability to make suggestions.
• Ensure tables are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Help members/guest select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.
• Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
• Basic understanding of beer, wine, spirits, and sake preferred.
• Where applicable, holds a state and/or local food handlers card.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

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.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work long hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to remain on feet the majority of the workday.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry preferred.

• • Have 2+years of serving or related experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Have a current food handler's card and alcohol service certification as required by federal/state/local law
  • Meet minimum age for preparing and serving alcoholic beverages
  • Have basic knowledge of food and beverage service/hospitality
  • Have Excellent customer service skills
  • High school diploma or GED

Job Tags

Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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