Brutto Americano Server

The Barnett; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

HRI Hospitality is hiring a part-time Restaurant Server for our new Upscale Italian concept in the Warehouse District. You will identify guest needs and deliver attentive service, ensuring quick, accurate attention to each table and menu knowledge to enhance the guest experience.

As a server, you will maintain a clean station, follow service sequences, handle payments, and upsell selections while contributing to a welcoming, high-energy team environment in a vibrant venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of server experience in a comparable-size restaurant.
• ServSafe, TiPS or similar certifications preferred.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and acknowledge them upon arrival.
• Follow service sequence for consistent food and beverage experiences.
• Process payments and ring orders accurately through the POS.
• Maintain a clean, organized server station throughout shift.
• Upsell menu items to guests and communicate needs to the kitchen.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Guest service

Job description

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career!

About the job

Brutto Americano, Now Open! A new Upscale Italian restaurant with a New Orleans Flair located in the Warehouse District. Chef Brian Burns and restaurateur Reno De Ranieri, the duo behind Costera and Osteria Lupo debuting their latest culinary venture. We are seeking thoughtful team-players to join our team.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a part-time candidate to join our team! The Restaurant Server is responsible for identifying the needs of guests and accommodating to those needs. Serve the guests quickly and efficiently with complete knowledge of the restaurant menu. Maintain station in a clean and orderly manner throughout the shift.

CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival.
• Follow established service sequence for consistent food & beverage guest experiences.
• Handle payment for guests purchases in compliance with HRI and cash handling procedures.
• Properly ring guest orders through the POS system.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Work with a spirit of teamwork.
• Communicate needs and ideas to management.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the outlet menu.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
• Upsell items to guests.
• Properly check all guests’ identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Perform side work as needed.
• Keep server station clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
• Have superb time management skills.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
• Knowledge and understanding of HRI Culture & initiatives.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• If applicable, must meet any required minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years previous experience working as a server in a similar-sized restaurant. Additional restaurant experience (host, food runner, bus person, etc.) preferred. Additional certifications (ServSafe, TiPS, etc.) preferred.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, and REASONING ABILITIES

Candidate must meet the following cognitive abilities: Ability to understand guests’ service needs & requests. Ability to acknowledge guests’ requests in a polite manner. Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred). Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues. Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical restaurant environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to walk, and stand continuously for the shift of 6+ hours.
• Lift / carry 25lbs (frequently) and 50lbs (occasionally).
• Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Use dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.