GRILL RESTAURANT SERVER

Farmington-Country-Club; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Country Club is seeking a Casual Restaurant Server for The Grill, a casual sit-down restaurant & bar. The role requires evening and weekend availability, serving experience, and strong knowledge of wine and beverages to provide members and their guests with exceptional, personalized service.

Shifts include breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. You will work in indoor and outdoor dining areas, contribute to a positive dining experience, and uphold the

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum of one year of similar food service experience.
• Wine & beverage knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds and stand for six hours.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
• Professional demeanor and high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Follow staff checklists for opening, side-work, and closing duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables and chairs and ensure proper setup.
• Greet members by name and provide beverage and menu knowledge.
• Take beverage and food orders and input them into the POS.
• Verify chits and settle accurately.
• Assist with seating and communicate with host or manager as tables open.
• Maintain continuous floor presence and assist other team members as needed.
• Adhere to Club safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Tools

POS system

Job description

Farmington Country Club presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our high-volume and fast-paced Food and Beverage Operations team as an Casual Restaurant Server! Our servers consistently deliver high-quality service to our members and their guests in a friendly, professional manner An ideal candidate has a background in serving, has wine & beverage knowledge, and is looking to give members and their guests fantastic, personalized service. An ideal Casual Restaurant Server candidate is available evenings and weekends, as is looking to work 3-5 shifts a week, and is comfortable working both inside and outside dining areas within our Casual Restaurant, The Grill.The Grill is the go-to spot for members of Farmington Country Club, and is a casual sit-down restaurant & bar with a focus on American Bistro style cuisine with a complimenting bar program. The Grill hosts four different dining options – the Bar & Pub, the Dining Room, the Terrace, and the Take-Out. Member expectations often differ between the spaces, although they are still there to enjoy the same great food, elevated drinks, and excellent service. The Grill is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner service 7 days a week.Operation Hours:Breakfast 7:30am-11:00amLunch 11:00am-2:30pmPub Menu & Bar Service 2:30pm-5:00pmDinner 5:00pm-9:00pmLate Night Service 9:00pm-10:30pm on Fridays & SaturdaysShifts:Breakfast/Lunch Shift: 6:45am-3:30pmLunch Shift: 10:00am-3:30pmDinner Shift: 3:00-11:00pmPay:Restaurant servers make $3.10/hourly base pay. All checks in the restaurant have an automatic 20% gratuity and members have the opportunity to give an additional tip. Servers work on a tip pool system that automatically pools all tips & additional gratuity between the team. Servers also tip out bartenders, bussers and runners a percentage of sales. The average sales per cover for lunch is $24.83 and the average sales per cover for dinner $33.70Responsibilities:Follow staff checklists for opening, side-work, and closing dutiesMaintain cleanliness of tables and chairs and ensure proper set-upWrite down and commit to memory daily specialsGreet members by name throughout their dining experienceMaintain extensive food, beer, wine, and liquor knowledge (includes: ingredients, cooking procedures, etc.), in order to provide accurate information to membersTake beverage and food orders and input them accurately into the POSAsk for identification for anyone ordering alcohol who appears to be under the age of 30Deliver beverages and food to tables according to position numbers and kitchen service standardsVerify name and account number for every chit; settle chits accuratelyMaintain table cleanliness throughout meal; monitor beverage levelsBe attentive to Terrace and North Lawn with cocktail serviceAssist with seating and communicate with host or manager as tables openClean and reset tables; check chair and floor cleanlinessMaintain continuous floor presence throughout the shiftCommunicate and assist other Floor Teammates. Assume busser, runner or server duties as neededFollow Club and department safety and sanitation proceduresReport lost or forgotten items to managersComplete other duties as assigned thoroughly and in a timely mannerAdvise managers of staff or member concerns and suggestionsParticipate in staff pre-shift meetingsAdhere to Virginia ABC LawsQualifications:Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of ageA minimum of one year of similar food service experience preferredWine & beverage knowledge preferredMust be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 30 poundMust be able to walk and stand for six hours consecutivelyStrong teamwork and communication skillsA high level of professionalism is requiredThis is a year-round position and is not intended for summer-only employment. Candidates must have availability to work throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.