Events Server

Tasting Room Expo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inglenook Winery is seeking fine dining servers to service food and wine at events, including pouring, presenting bottles, tray passing and guest interaction. You must be at least 21 to serve alcohol, hold a California Food Handler and a California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification, and be able to work indoors and outdoors, including late nights.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Wage is $30-$33 per hour, with no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of wine and fine dining service.
• Ability to walk briskly while carrying plates/trays.

Responsibilities

• Tray passing wine and hors d'oeuvres for extended periods.
• Present and pour wine and water tableside.
• Carry, clear, and reset tables with a service tray.
• Set up and breakdown table settings and room presentation.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Fine dining service

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for fine dining servers to serve food and wine at Inglenook Winery during events. One should be able to pour, serve, tray pass food and wine.

Equity Statement: All employees shall embrace the unique contributions based on the diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and identities of each individual as we actively create and promote a company culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of all people.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement: All employees shall follow safe practices according to the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or People Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tray Passing abilities

• o Should be proficient in tray passing wine (flutes and stemmed wine glasses) for extended periods of time.
• o Must be able to tray pass hors d’oeuvres and understand the menu for allergy conflicts for extended periods of time.
• o Should be proficient as tray passing coffee service tableside.

Pour and present wine/water

• o Should be proficient present bottle for wine service and pour beside guests on the table as well as wine bar service.
• o Should be proficient in pouring water tableside for seated guests.

Food Service

• o Must be able to carry plates level from the kitchen to seated guests.
• o Must be able to clear tables and plates with a team, using a service tray at times.
• o Must show friendly and welcoming demeanor to guests and fellow staff.

Room Preparation and Presentation

• o Must be able to set chairs and square table settings.
• o Must be able to polish stemware and flatware for place settings.
• o Must be able to follow directions on table set-up and breakdown.

Salary Range: $30 - $33

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Requirements:

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of wine and fine dining service.
• Must be able to walk briskly while holding plate/trays.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people (co-workers, guests, vendors, etc.) regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and make management aware of conditions that affect employee safety.

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors. Must be 18+ and must be able to work late nights at times.

Other: (Includes licenses, certificates, age, etc.)

• Must be at least age 21 to serve alcohol
• California Food Handler certification.
• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification

Stand F (Frequently) Lift/Carry Walk O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally) Sit O (Occasionally) 11 – 20 lbs O (Occasionally) Handling/Fingering O (Occasionally) 21 – 50 lbs F (Frequently) Reaching Outward O (Occasionally) 51 – 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Reaching Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Climb N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull Crawl N (Not Applicable) 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 13 – 25 lbs O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally) 26 – 40 lbs O (Occasionally) Working at the computer N (Not Applicable) 41 – 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day) C(Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near, Distance) Sense of Sound (i.e., Machinery/tractor sounds) Sense of Touch Sense of Smell