Immersive Tea Experience Host

SOUTHALL FARM & INN; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off accruals

9 paid holidays annually

Weekly pay

401k and company match

Fresh and free daily meal

Job summary

Southall Farm and Inn in Franklin, TN is seeking a Tea Server to guide guests through our immersive tea experience with personalized service. You will anticipate guests’ needs, coordinate orders with kitchen and bar, ensure timely delivery, and maintain presentation.

Strong hospitality, communication, and attention to detail are essential for creating memorable moments for locals and travelers alike. Weekend availability is required, and you will work with a collaborative team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Restaurant hospitality experience required.
• Weekend availability required.
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail essential.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through tea offerings and the Southall philosophy.
• Communicate orders and dietary needs to kitchen and bar using the POS system; coordinate timing of service.
• Deliver food and beverages to guest tables or lounge promptly with proper presentation.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Weekend availability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

Description

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The Tea Server will be responsible for guiding our guests through an immersive tea experience, anticipating their needs and delivering the highest personalized service and attention.

Responsibilities

• Provide an immersive tea experience by guiding guests through tea offerings, menu selections, and the Southall seed-to-table philosophy
• Communicate guest orders, special requests, and dietary needs to the kitchen and bar using the hotel’s point-of-sale system; coordinate food and beverage timing to provide a seamless tea service
• Review completed orders against the guest’s original request and deliver food and beverages to the guest table or lounge chair in a timely manner, ensuring proper presentation and quality
• Anticipate guest needs, ascertain satisfaction, and offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
• Read each table and adapt to the guest, creating a customized experience for a variety of local guests, international travelers, and building residents alike
• Properly and accurately close guest checks; process cash and credit card payments; properly settle voided checks or complimentary meals
• Breakdown, clean and set-up of tables and chairs
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
• Assists with responsibilities and duties in the absence of or due to heavy volume in areas of Food & Beverage when needed
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Southall Leadership

Requirements

• Restaurant hospitality experience
• Weekend availability is a must
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Strong problem-solving skills

Our Benefits

• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Weekly pay
• 401k and company match
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Our Team

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.