Dining Server

Bloomfield, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $16.90

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

flexible schedules

Training opportunities

Job Description

Our restaurant is a well-established dining establishment committed to providing an exceptional culinary experience to every guest. Known for its warm and welcoming ambiance, the restaurant caters to a diverse clientele, offering a wide range of menu options including specialties and customized dishes. With a focus on quality service and attention to detail, this restaurant prides itself on its team-oriented environment where every staff member plays a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences. The position of Dining Server is a full-time role that involves direct interaction with guests to ensure their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit. Servers at our restaurant are expected to engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking initiative to understand their preferences and needs. The role requires multitasking abilities including seating guests, presenting menus, suggesting food and drink items, and handling orders efficiently. Servers are responsible not only for delivering food and beverages but also for maintaining tables, managing payments, and supporting the overall dining room operations. This role offers an opportunity to develop both customer service and food handling skills, as servers are expected to have, or acquire, basic cooking knowledge and certifications relevant to food safety and alcohol service. Working in this restaurant means being part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, reliability, and hospitality, while offering opportunities for growth and skill enhancement in the hospitality sector.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
some dining server experience
food handler certification and alcohol server certification
must speak English fluently
able to read, write and communicate effectively

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
some dining server experience
able to read, write and communicate effectively
food handler certification and alcohol server certification
must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English

Job Duties

Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks
staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items
handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to the cooks
maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses
prepare mixed drinks for service to your customers table
properly open and pour wine at the tableside
obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change
performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor
filling in for absent staff as needed
assisting with special events as needed
greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting
adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently
understands and can communicate products and services available at the Golf Course or resort
must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills