Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $2.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
flexible scheduling
Team-centric work environment
Professional development opportunities
Mission-driven workplace
Competitive wages plus tips
Inclusive and diverse culture
opportunities for growth
Job Description
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), located in Richmond, Virginia, is one of the most extensive comprehensive art museums in the United States. With an encyclopedic collection consisting of more than 50,000 works of art representing 6,000 years of world history, VMFA offers an unparalleled cultural experience. The museum houses the largest public collection of Fabergé outside Russia, the finest Art Nouveau collection outside Paris, and one of the nation's premier collections of American art. Visitors can also enjoy important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, alongside notable... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior serving experience particularly in a fast-paced restaurant
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor with guests and other employees
- Strong communication skills including written, reading, and verbal
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow basic restaurant floor plan, menus and instructions
- Ability to multitask, solve problems and make sound decisions in an ever-changing restaurant landscape
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance during service
- Ability to remain calm, professional and gracious in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to be prompt and punctual to scheduled shifts
- Ability to use fine and gross motor skills including finger and hand dexterity, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to talk and hear
- Ability to taste and smell
- Flexible availability that includes weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to maintain knowledge of menu items and ingredients
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand or walk up to 10 hours
- Ability to handle money accurately
- Motivated with strong work ethic
- self-starter
Job Qualifications
- Prior serving experience particularly in a fast-paced restaurant
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor
- Strong communication skills including written, reading, and verbal
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow restaurant floor plans, menus, and instructions
- Ability to multitask, solve problems and make sound decisions
- Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor during service
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under high-pressure situations
- Ability to be prompt and punctual
- Ability to use fine and gross motor skills including dexterity and physical mobility
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to maintain knowledge of menu items and ingredients
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to handle money accurately
- Motivated with a strong work ethic as a self-starter
Job Duties
- Greet guests with a friendly and welcoming demeanor
- Accurately accept customers' food and drink orders
- Serve patrons food and beverages
- Accurately communicate guests' orders to chefs and bartenders
- Collect payment from guests
- Assist in setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups or private parties
- Deliver a memorable dining experience by resolving customer issues promptly
- Provide attentive service including refilling drinks and checking on diners
- Maintain table settings by replenishing utensils and removing courses
- Anticipate and accommodate guest needs professionally
- Perform cleaning duties in the service station, kitchen, and dining area
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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