Restaurant Server

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room discounts

Employee food and beverage discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a positive, high-energy Server to join our Asheville team. You’ll greet guests, guide them through the menu with genuine enthusiasm, and help maintain a fast, friendly pace during busy shifts.

Flexible availability for evenings and weekends is required; you should be comfortable standing long periods and able to lift up to 25 lbs. Prior serving experience helps, but the right attitude matters most.

Qualifications

• A genuinely warm, high-energy personality, this matters more than years of experience.
• Serving experience is a plus, but we'll train the right attitude.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Available evenings and weekends, that's when the magic happens.
• Able to be on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must meet the legal age requirement to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and set the tone the second they sit down.
• Walk people through the drink and food menu with real enthusiasm, not a script.
• Take and deliver orders accurately, and keep the pace moving during the rush.
• Suggest add-ons and specials in a way that feels helpful, not pushy.
• Keep tables, the bar area, and your section clean and guest-ready.
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar team to keep timing tight.
• Handle payments and closeouts accurately.
• Jump in wherever the team needs a hand, this crew moves together.

Skills

Warm personality

High energy

Multitasking

Evenings/weekends availability

Customer service experience

Job description

The Vibe

Golden Hour is that stretch of the evening everybody waits for, the light gets warm, the music picks up, and the whole room leans into it. We're looking for a Server who can read that energy and match it: quick on your feet, easy with people, and genuinely into making someone's night better. If you like a fast pace, a creative menu, and regulars who start to feel like friends, this is your spot.

What You'll Do

• Greet guests and set the tone the second they sit down
• Walk people through the drink and food menu with real enthusiasm, not a script
• Take and deliver orders accurately, and keep the pace moving during the rush
• Suggest add-ons and specials in a way that feels helpful, not pushy
• Keep tables, the bar area, and your section clean and guest-ready
• Work closely with the kitchen and bar team to keep timing tight
• Handle payments and closeouts accurately
• Jump in wherever the team needs a hand, this crew moves together

Qualifications

• A genuinely warm, high-energy personality, this matters more than years of experience
• Serving experience is a plus, but we'll train the right attitude
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Available evenings and weekends, that's when the magic happens
• Able to be on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Must meet the legal age requirement to serve alcohol

Why You'll Want to Stay

The Crew

A tight-knit team that actually has each other's backs during a rush.

Room to Grow

We promote from within, put in the work and doors open.

Creative Menu

Rotating drinks and small plates you'll actually be excited to sell.

The Energy

Golden hour rush, good music, a room that's always a little alive.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room discounts
• Employee food and beverage discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.