Founding Server — Chef-Driven, Farm-to-Table

Chetola Resort; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Menu/beverage education

Local products & producers

Work-life balance scheduling

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Haven in Blowing Rock, NC is recruiting servers for its opening front-of-house team. As a founding member, you will shape service standards, guest experience, and culture from day one, while learning about Appalachian-inspired cuisine and world-inspired techniques.

You’ll join an opening team supported by Chetola Resort, with opportunities to grow, receive hospitality education, and contribute to a thoughtful, non-scripted guest experience in a chef-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Genuine warmth and a natural desire to take care of people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to read a table and adapt service style to different guests.
• Curiosity about food, beverage, ingredients, seasonality, and culinary technique.
• The ability to learn and confidently communicate detailed menu knowledge.
• Strong organization and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Attention to detail and pride in polished execution.
• A collaborative mindset and respect for front- and back-of-house teammates.
• Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create warm, genuine, and memorable guest experiences from arrival through departure.
• Guide guests confidently through a small plates and tasting menu experience.
• Develop deep knowledge of the menu, ingredients, sourcing, preparation methods, and the stories behind the dishes.
• Explain unfamiliar ingredients and techniques in an engaging, approachable way.
• Make thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Develop strong knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic offerings.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with culinary, bar, host, and support teams.
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain awareness of pacing and table dynamics.
• Execute service with accuracy, urgency, and care.
• Maintain clean, organized dining and service areas.
• Participate in pre-opening training, tastings, mock services, and ongoing education.
• Provide feedback as systems and standards are developed.

Skills

Previous serving experience

Warmth

Communication

Table-reading ability

Curiosity about food/beverage

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Haven in Blowing Rock, NC is recruiting servers for its opening front-of-house team. As a founding member, you will shape service standards, guest experience, and culture from day one, while learning about Appalachian-inspired cuisine and world-inspired techniques.

You’ll join an opening team supported by Chetola Resort, with opportunities to grow, receive hospitality education, and contribute to a thoughtful, non-scripted guest experience in a chef-driven environment.