Server

Part-time

Description

Essential Purpose: To provide knowledgeable food and drinks recommendations to restaurant guests in a timely fashion and within specified guidelines.

Essential Duties:

To anticipate, understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.

To provide prompt, efficient, and gracious customer service to restaurant guests, including artfully and informatively describing menu items, taking and properly serving food and beverage orders; and opening, closing, and presenting guest checks.

To satisfactorily perform, as directed, all routine opening and closing side duties including preparing dessert trays, folding napkins, and stocking and setting up kitchen for appropriate meal service.

To assist in daily inventory counts of needed supplies and to promptly report any needs and deficiencies.

To supervise and mentor Assistant Servers to ensure tables are properly set with clean silver and linens, and correct accessories, throughout shift.

To assist Captain, as directed, in all aspects of service.

To attend nightly pre-service meetings with Chef, in order to be completely familiar with the menu and special items, and to ensure smooth service throughout shift.

To complete and pass periodic Server Information and Food Product Knowledge Tests.

To inventory, polish, and organize silverware, as directed.

To follow all specified procedures to correctly handle all credit card, and gift card transactions.

To follow all policies and procedures of Temecula Creek Inn

To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.

To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.

To practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.

To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the proper handling of all relevant equipment.

To attend all mandatory meetings, as directed.

To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.

Requirements

Knowledge + Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. High level of English fluency required. Must have at least one year experience in food service in a fine dining environment, including basic knowledge of food and wine service, correct table settings, and dining room etiquette. Hotel restaurant experience preferred, including working knowledge with Micros and P.O.S. systems.

Skills: Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Learns quickly. Safety- minded. High quality standards for production and service. Diplomatic and calm. Strong verbal communications skills. Courteous, friendly, and professional manner. Good team player. Customer service focus. Able to work productively with little supervision. Trustworthy and reliable.

Physical Demands: Stands and walks short distances throughout shift. Constantly required to handle and move objects weighing up to 30 lbs. over short to moderate distances. Occasionally required to handle and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. over short to moderate distances. Bends and stoops to perform routine cleaning and service tasks. Frequent use of stairs, daily. Must be able to work well under pressure.

Temecula Creek Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

Salary Description

$16/hr