Afternoon Server (Part-Time) Gather Kitchen & Bar

The St Joe Company; Santa Rosa Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a friendly server to deliver exceptional guest service in our dining room. You will take orders, serve food and beverages, and help ensure a pleasant dining experience while maintaining knowledge of menu items and daily specials.

Responsibilities include upselling, handling payments at the POS, and coordinating with team members to keep service smooth during busy shifts. Must be at least 16 years old and able to read basic English; prior serving experience is

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen years old (at least 18 to serve alcoholic beverages).
• Previous experience as a server preferred and helpful for customer service.
• Must successfully complete food safety, alcohol & job training.
• Basic literacy to read product labels and communicate with guests.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure guests have a pleasant dining experience and knowledge of menu items.
• Take orders, collect payments, and issue receipts.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with setup/teardown as needed.
• Operate POS systems and support teammates during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Summary

The role of a server is to serve all guests and/or members and take care of their needs and requests as it pertains to their dining experience. You are also responsible for bringing the guest and/or members incredible customer service by menu and product knowledge, completing correct orders, timely/friendly service, and anticipating and accommodating any and all of the guests and/or members needs.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Ensure that food is prepared correctly and to customers satisfaction as well as company standards; returns incorrect or improperly cooked orders to kitchen
• Serves food and beverages to guests as per the restaurant’s standards in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Ensure that the guests have a pleasant dining experience
• Obtain complete knowledge about ingredients, flavors and suggestions about menu items
• Inform guests about special items for the day and menu changes
• Take food and beverage orders
• Collect plates and clears the table as customers finish their meals
• Obtain revenues, issue receipts, accept payments
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift duties including setup and teardown of certain stations
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be at least sixteen years old (at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages)
• Previous experience as a server preferred
• Must successfully compete in food safety, alcohol & job training.
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in basic English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of special diets to ensure safety of guests when ordering food
• Basic Knowledge of Spirits, Beer, Wine & Beverages
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accordingly
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple guests at a time

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must be able to safely deliver food and drinks on different surfaces

Working Conditions

• Exposure to slippery surfaces and stairs depending on location
• Indoor and/or outdoor
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold depending on season and location
• Potential exposure to naturally occurring environmental factors such as wind, rain, red tide, etc.
• Possibility to work 11+ hour shifts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.