Restaurant Server (Part-Time, Temporary)

FirstService Residential; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Server to manage resident interactions within the dining program, from restaurant operations to catering and events. The role requires diplomacy in a fast-paced environment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while delivering excellent service.

Schedule runs Tuesday through Saturday with compensation of $15.00 per hour plus tips. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work various shifts; AEDT process may be used.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and problem solving are required to handle dining room issues.
• Ability to maintain positivity and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with residents and team.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Progressive people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant for lunch/dining by setting decorations, condiments, napkins and utensils.
• Explain chef's specialties; identify appropriate wines; answer food questions.
• Transmit orders to bar and kitchen; note dietary needs and special requests.
• Serve orders; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
• Maintain table settings; replenish utensils; refill water; respond to patron needs.
• Open and pour wine at tableside; handle billing and payments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Judgement

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

People management

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Description

Job Overview: As a Server, you’ll be responsible for resident interaction with the dining program for the community. From daily operations of the restaurant and bar, to catering and special events.This is a position for an individual who routinely exercises good judgment and exceptional problem-solving skills. As the face of the dining experience, maintaining positivity and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment is critical while maintaining standards and authentically delivering on our Values and Global Service Standards.

• Prepare restaurant for lunch / dining by setting decorations, condiments, napkins and utensils
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies
• Must be able to explain the chef's specialties; identify appropriate wines; answer food preparation questions
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.
• Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording resident choices; identifying Resident special dietary needs and special requests
• Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars
• Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process
• Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside
• Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; returning credit card and signature slip to Resident
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor

• Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement and decision-making abilities are necessary.
• Ability to maintain positivity and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills andis abletointeract and communicate successfully to the residents and team.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent time management skills and multitasking ability.
• Progressive people management skills.

• Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job function
• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures.
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time.
• Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers.

Schedule:Tuesday through Saturday. Hours vary based off the needs of the business.

Compensation:$15.00 per hour plus tips

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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