Dining Server - Part Time - El Camino Country Club

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.90
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Tips
flexible schedule

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a vibrant restaurant located within a bustling golf course or resort setting, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests in a friendly and comfortable environment. This restaurant prides itself on maintaining a high standard of service, ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed, valued, and relaxed during their time on the premises. The restaurant offers a diverse menu, featuring a range of appetizers, main courses, and beverages including mixed drinks and fine wines, prepared with care and attentiveness to culinary quality and presentation.

As a dining server for this establishment, the role involves much more than just taking orders and serving food. It is about creating an enjoyable atmosphere where guests can unwind and enjoy their dining experience from start to finish. The position, offering a competitive hourly wage of $16.90 plus tips, is essential in maintaining the positive reputation of the restaurant by delivering excellent guest interactions, managing table service efficiently, and facilitating smooth communication between the kitchen and the dining area.

Servers are expected to use their interpersonal skills to make each guest feel important and comfortable through attentive and polite service. The role requires knowledge of the menu, including current dishes and any special items or changes, as well as some basic cooking knowledge to better inform guests and coordinate with kitchen staff. Additional responsibilities include preparing tables, handling bookings, assisting with drink selections, and executing service tasks such as properly opening and pouring wine tableside and preparing mixed drinks for customers.

Beyond customer service, the dining server is responsible for supporting restaurant operations by performing cleaning tasks, filling in for absent staff members, and assisting with special events. The position demands flexibility in working hours, often requiring availability on evenings, holidays, and weekends, in both indoor and outdoor settings subject to varying weather conditions. Physical demands such as frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs are important considerations for this role.

Overall, the dining server position in this restaurant is pivotal to delivering outstanding guest experiences that keep visitors coming back and contributing to the venue's success. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a customer-oriented environment and possess the skills and passion to enhance the dining journey for every guest.

Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

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

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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