Fine Dining Server Assistant - Stirrups

the World Equestrian Center; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Fine Dining Server Assistant to enhance guest experiences in a vibrant dining environment. This role involves supporting servers with beverage and food service, ensuring the dining area is pristine, and maintaining high standards of service etiquette. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences while enjoying a supportive work culture that values balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience preferred for this role.
• Must have strong communication skills and proper service etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers with water and beverage service, and clearing tables.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area.
• Prepare items for service and ensure quality control.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of proper service etiquette

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Previous restaurant experience

Ability to speak, read, write in English

Job description

The World Equestrian Center Ocala is looking for a Fine Dining Server Assistant to join our team. Assist Servers and fine dining restaurant team members in preparing for, executing, and completing service operations focusing on guest needs, table marking and resetting, and cleanliness of the dining room and other areas of the restaurant.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Assisting fine dining servers with water service and other beverage service, bread service, and clearing and setting tables.
2. Performing service with elegance and grace appropriate for fine dining expectations.
3. Running food to guests when needed and delivering correct food to correct position numbers, on correct table numbers.
4. Preparing items for service such as citrus garnishes for water, filling ice bins, folding napkins, and other tasks necessary to execute service.
5. Cleaning duties before, during, and after service, such as wiping down chairs and resetting the dining room for service.
6. Ability to describe food and beverage menu with competence.
7. Ensuring quality check/control of items delivered to guests.
8. Communication with front of house/service team, and back of house/culinary team is imperative.
9. Completion of opening and closing side-work duties.
10. Maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance is required.
11. Assisting in keeping side stations stocked of items necessary to execute service.
12. Assists in keeping restaurant clean and neat on the inside and out.
13. Must observe good sanitation and safety procedures.
14. Performs any other specific duties as assigned by management.
15. Adheres to policies as set forth in associate handbook and department manual.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at will' employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to sit and/or stand in the same position for up to 8 hours a day consecutively.
2. May have to stand walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
3. Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
4. Associate may have to lift to 50 pounds.
5. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
6. Associate must talk and hear.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Previous restaurant experience preferred.
2. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
3. Knowledge of proper service etiquette and standards.
4. Ability to work as part of a team.
5. Ability to take direction.
6. Professional communication skills.
7. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
8. Self-motivated, organized, and ability to problem solve.
9. Professional appearance.
10. Proficient at multi-tasking.
11. Highly organized.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.