Fine Dining Server - Meridian

The Village Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village Dallas is seeking a professional server to join Meridian, a vibrant dining destination. You will deliver polished service, guide guests through menus, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure timely, seamless meals in a lively, upscale setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in a high-end restaurant and 2+ years in fine dining, with TABC and Food Handler certifications. Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or related preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in a high-end restaurant.
• Minimum 2+ years experience in a fine dining environment.
• Current TABC and Food Handler’s certification.
• Knowledge of POS systems.
• Ability to describe ingredients and suggest pairings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high guest service with knowledge and warmth.
• Greet guests and provide a personalized welcome.
• Present menus and suggest food and beverage pairings.
• Take orders accurately and coordinate timing with kitchen.
• Collaborate with team to ensure exceptional service.
• Check guest satisfaction and solicit feedback.
• Assist guests’ needs and manage dining flow.
• Maintain clean, prepared dining areas and stations.
• Restock service areas and support other duties as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

TABC certification

Food Handler’s certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At The Village Dallas, we want to hire and nurture positively motivated, enthusiastic people in the best way to serve our residents and achieve our goals- and trust us, we have BIG goals! The Village Dallas is a 307 acre residential apartment community with a mixed-use lifestyle project stocked full of good food, fun entertainment, and awesome people. Ready to love where you work? Let's get started!

Welcome to Meridian, a vibrant dining destination where the art of live fire grilling meets the flavors of the world. Created by a remarkably talented chef, this restaurant reimagines American cuisine by blending bold, smoky elements with global inspirations

JOB SUMMARY

In our pursuit of excellence, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and career-driven server who will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, an immaculate presentation, and a friendly attitude to work within a very demanding and exciting environment. While the ideal candidate will have a solid high-end work experience, working at Meridian will require an eagerness for learning and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a consistently high level of guest service. Give unobtrusive, knowledgeable, and genuine service to every guest, every time.
• Display a warm, personalized, and caring welcome by greeting our guests upon arrival to their table
• Present menus, answer questions, and make personalized suggestions regarding food and beverage pairings
• Place guest’s orders according to cooking and prep times, ensuring seamless and impeccable service
• Partner with team members to serve food and beverages that meet or exceed guests’ expectations
• Communicate with guests to ensure their satisfaction and collect additional feedback and insights
• Respond to additional guests requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process
• Clean and set up the dining areas for the following service
• Refill/restock service areas according to the departments’ standards
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or related preferred
• Minimum 3+ years experience in a high-end restaurant required
• Minimum 2+ year experience in a fine dining environment preferred
• Current TABC and Food Handler’s certification
• Exhibit elevated food, wine, and beverage knowledge
• Team oriented
• Knowledge of POS systems
• Knowledge of international cuisines and various cooking methods preferred
• Must be able to detail and define all ingredients on the food menu and recommend menu pairings accordingly
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to be flexible
• Operate with passion, integrity, and respect for both internal team members and external guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Village Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace comfortable for all types of people to work and grow without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.