Bistro Busser - Flex

The Biltmore Company; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Server Assistant, where you will enhance the dining experience by supporting servers and maintaining a welcoming environment. This role requires weekend and holiday availability, with a focus on guest service and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position is strongly preferred.
• Commitment to delivering world class guest service.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers by providing water service and resetting tables.
• Maintain dining area and assist in kitchen service areas.

Skills

Guest Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proactive Initiative

Job description

Reserve: a position working approximately 20 hours per week. $16.32 - $20/hour or more based on business volume and including tips.

Server Assistants/Dining Room Attendants will assist servers by helping provide an exceptional dining experience for all guests. Responsibilities of this position include: water service during all meals and bread and butter service at dinner. The attendant will reset tables, and stock and maintains all items needed for resets during the work shift. The attendant will also assist in the maintenance of the dining room, side stations, kitchen service areas, dish breakdown area and service equipment. Position will also provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and the company as required.

This position requires weekend and holiday availability and works a varyingschedule of 1st and 2nd shifts, depending on restaurant volume.

Requirements

1. Previous experience in a similar position is strongly preferred, particularly in a fine dining or upscale restaurant.
2. Commitment to delivering world class guest service internally and externally and the ability to work successfully as part of a dynamic, guest-service oriented team.
3. Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to perform essential job functions with speed and accuracy.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills
5. Ability to be proactive and take initiative as appropriate.
6. Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with deadlines, and exercise good judgment.

1. Responsibilities include guest service pertaining to replenishing table items, anticipating and addressing guest needs, and clearing dining area according to restaurant procedures.
2. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all service procedures, established standards, company, and departmental policies.
3. Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons, and drunk driving.
4. Replaces soiled table linens, cleans tables, and sets tables with silverware and glassware.
5. Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to guest spills or other special needs.
6. Closes dining facility by cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping and/or vacuuming floors; removing trash and recyclables from the facility.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lift, carry, push, and pull 25-50 pounds, lift and carry 25-50 pounds on a large serving tray, above shoulder level, with one hand.
2. Endure various physical movements throughout work areas and over duration of work shift.
3. Ability to work in an environment that may include: variable temperature conditions and noise levels, outdoor environments, and exposure to fumes, dust, and chemicals.

Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality.

We invite you to join our dedicated team.

Current Employees

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Hiring Guidelines

An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a security background check, reference checks, and—for certain positions—a drug screen, a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment.