WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Culinaire is a premier food and beverage management company known for delivering upscale food service to a diverse portfolio of national accounts. These include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. The company is deeply committed to its associates, focusing on their career advancement, safety, and overall success. At the same time, Culinaire prioritizes providing top-quality food products and exceptional service to its clients and guests, ensuring each customer's dining experience is memorable and satisfying. Culinaire operates with the support and values of Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management. The company promotes a culture of inclusivity, equal opportunity, and respects diversity across all levels of its workforce. Culinaire nurtures an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to grow professionally within the food service industry.

The role at hand is a part-time Waiter/Waitress position located at Shula's 347 Grille, situated at 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746. This position offers an hourly pay rate of $10.98. The schedule is part-time, with days and hours varying, requiring availability during nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility in schedule is essential to meet the dynamic needs of the restaurant. The Waiter/Waitress will play a crucial role in providing excellent customer service by taking food and beverage orders efficiently and delivering them promptly to guests. The role demands a warm and welcoming attitude, exceptional communication with guests and team members, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in food handling. Prior fine dining experience is preferred but not mandatory, as training is provided to the right candidate. This position also offers perks such as free shift meals and free parking for employees.

Key responsibilities include greeting guests promptly, understanding menu items and catering to special dietary needs, ensuring accurate order delivery through clear communication with kitchen staff, maintaining a neat and safe dining environment, and handling cash transactions properly. The position also requires teamwork with other departments during special events and functions. Culinaire values flexibility, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, aiming to create a positive and efficient dining experience for every guest. The company supports fair treatment of all applicants and employees based on abilities and experiences and adheres to relevant laws regarding equal employment opportunities. The employee benefits at Culinaire are comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and several wellness and employee assistance programs, among others. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fine dining service and eager to develop their career in the hospitality industry within a supportive team environment.