Lead Server

The Culinary Institute of America; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage at no cost

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off program

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Lead Server who will oversee service in The Tavern while ensuring all guests receive high-quality service. Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining service standards, and managing guest experiences.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of Front of House experience. The position offers a competitive starting rate of $22.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Front of House dining room service.

Responsibilities

• Train and guide servers on job duties and customer service.
• Oversee service staff during set-up, service, and clean-up.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Record and report all food and beverage sales.

Skills

Knowledge of food and beverage

Working knowledge of restaurant POS systems

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Energy and self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OpenTable Reservation System

MICROS POS System

Job description

The hiring rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

POSITIONSUMMARY

The Lead Server is responsible for ensuring all guests receive a positive experience. The Lead Server will oversee all service aspects of The Tavern while maintaining high service standards and providing courteous and timely customer service.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains and guides servers (student employees and non-student employees) on job duties and customer service. Oversees completion of tasks by servers. Provides feedback concerning staff performance and development.
• Maintains the schedule for all servers.
• Oversees service staff during set‑up, service and clean‑up to ensure a superior guest experience. Following Culinary Institute of America (“CIA”) procedures/guidelines on set‑up and organization.
• Greets and serves all guests. Maintains the CIA service guidelines for professional service. Maintains a positive attitude towards guests, co‑workers and students.
• Provides fast and efficient service to guests while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Performs all server duties for beverage and food service. Takes orders and closes checks.
• Responsible for recording and reporting all food and beverage sales.
• Places orders in Eatec for all Front of the House needs.
• Maintains menu identification information.
• Assists with planning and executing the sequence and timing of dining room service.
• Ensures proper closing of The Tavern at the end of the shift.
• Ensures service area and dining room is maintained including replenishment of products and cleanliness.
• Communicates and ensures that all dietary restrictions/allergies are notified to the Assistant Restaurant Manager – Back of House.
• Assists American Bounty dining room staff with seating guests, answering phones and other duties.
• Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Operates OpenTable reservation system.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Front of House dining room service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of OpenTable Reservation System.
• Knowledge of MICROS POS System.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of food, including menu language & culinary preparations. Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Working knowledge of restaurant POS computer systems.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self‑motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Must be able to work overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.

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