No-Tip Restaurant Server – Mediterranean Dining

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luskin Conference Center at UCLA is seeking energetic Restaurant Servers for Plateia to deliver gracious dining experiences on UCLA's campus. You will serve as wait staff, buffet attendant, and bar/lounge staff, ensuring timely and friendly service to university leaders, visiting academics, and guests from around the world.

Candidates should have 6–12 months of server experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience as a food server in a restaurant, casual or fine dining setting.
• 1+ years guest service experience in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant.
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner.
• Ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, such as customer dissatisfaction.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare beverages and basic food preparation tasks like slicing bread.
• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards for storage, production, service.
• Math skills sufficient to handle production and customer payments.
• Positive demeanor when interacting with guests, team, and managers in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques and terminology (preferred).
• Knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and serve food and beverage items to guests in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provide gracious, memorable dining experiences to university leaders, visiting academics, and guests.
• Serve as wait staff, buffet attendant, and bar/lounge staff as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Guest service

Diversity awareness

Calm under pressure

English communication

Fast-paced work

Beverage prep

Safety & sanitation

Math skills

Customer service

Culinary basics

Alcoholic beverages knowledge

Education

TIPS California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification

Job description

The Luskin Conference Center at UCLA is seeking energetic Restaurant Servers for Plateia to deliver gracious dining experiences on UCLA's campus. You will serve as wait staff, buffet attendant, and bar/lounge staff, ensuring timely and friendly service to university leaders, visiting academics, and guests from around the world.

Candidates should have 6–12 months of server experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced setting.