Fine Dining Server - Elevate Guest Service & Wine Pairings

Thompson Hospitality Corp.; Great Falls, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking an experienced Fine Dining Server for L’Auberge Chez François in Great Falls, VA. You will deliver personalized, high-end service and showcase deep knowledge of the menu, wine, and daily specials to uphold the restaurant’s prestigious standards.

You’ll manage multiple tables with grace, coordinate with kitchen and bar, and ensure guests enjoy a seamless, memorable dining experience in a premier fine-dining setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of serving experience in a fine-dining or upscale restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traditional fine-dining service standards and etiquette.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A polished, professional, and confident presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, attentive, and personalized service to every guest while maintaining the standards of a premier fine-dining restaurant.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and professional experience that reflects the tradition and elegance of L’Auberge Chez François.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the menu, ingredients, preparation methods, daily specials, wine and beverage offerings, and appropriate pairings.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and communicate special requests, allergies, and dietary needs clearly to the culinary team.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide thoughtful, proactive service throughout the dining experience.
• Execute all aspects of fine-dining table service, including proper table setting, coursing, clearing, resetting, and service etiquette.
• Work closely with culinary, bar, host, and management teams to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain awareness of timing and pacing between courses while ensuring guests never feel rushed.
• Handle guest questions and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and a genuine desire to exceed expectations.
• Process payments accurately and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and polished dining environment.
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and restaurant policies.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Fine dining service

Menu knowledge

Wine knowledge

Communication skills

Professional presence

Teamwork

Customer focused

Punctuality

Alcohol service

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is seeking an experienced Fine Dining Server for L’Auberge Chez François in Great Falls, VA. You will deliver personalized, high-end service and showcase deep knowledge of the menu, wine, and daily specials to uphold the restaurant’s prestigious standards.

You’ll manage multiple tables with grace, coordinate with kitchen and bar, and ensure guests enjoy a seamless, memorable dining experience in a premier fine-dining setting.