Server

Water Grill Bellevue; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Dining discount

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Water Grill Bellevue is seeking enthusiastic servers to guide guests through seasonal seafood dishes, regional favorites and specialty drinks. You will be trained to be an ambassador of seafood, oysters, steak, wine and craft cocktails, delivering memorable guest experiences with knowledge and a friendly smile.

We offer premium benefits, a strong team culture, growth opportunities, and generous dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of service experience.
• Wine or cocktail knowledge preferred.
• 18+ to serve alcohol.
• Must communicate in English with guests and staff.
• Current Food Handler’s Card required.
• High school graduate; some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take guests' food and beverage orders using suggestive selling.
• Input orders into the POS system.
• Serve food and beverages following proper coursing procedures.
• Ensure station cleanliness and organization.
• Open wine bottles for guests at table.
• Process payments per restaurant standards.
• Assist with table resets and closing duties.

Skills

Service experience

Wine knowledge

English communication

Math basics

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Job description

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California.Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness. We are so excited to be bringing Water Grill to Bellevue, Washington for our 7th Water Grill in operation.

Server / Waiter / Waitress can average between $500 - $1,800 / week. You will be paid $17.13 / hour, plus tips as providedby the guests.Theadvertised expected range is an estimate, only, and is based on current take home averages.Itis based on schedule flexibility & availabilityisnotguaranteed.

We keep it reel!Premium benefits, an amazing company culture, growth opportunities, and more!Are you hooked yet?

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

We are looking for Servers to guide each guest through an experience that will exceed their expectations by introducing them to seasonal dishes, regional favorites, and specialty drinks. We are looking for those that exhibit strong work ethic, service orientation, and an enjoyment of great food. We believe that every position interacts with the guest experience however, the server is the most impactful throughouttheir time dining with us. With that said, we invest in your training up front to ensure you are taught everything you need to know to be an ambassador of seafood, oysters, steak, wine, beer and craft cocktails. Your knowledgeand commitment to our service standards will ensure the guests return.

Once hired, you will be trained toprovide friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service. You will contribute in a team environment and will be responsible for understanding the duties of your position and following all company standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages with food.
2. Minimum 1 year service experience
3. Some wine/cocktail knowledge
4. High school graduate, some college
5. Current Food Handler’s Card.
6. Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers
7. Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
8. Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the service standards

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Complete opening duties as assigned
2. Take Guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques
3. Input orders into point-of-sale system
4. Legibly document orders when point of sale system is inoperative and communicate with expeditor
5. Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to Guest
6. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
7. Open wine/champagne bottles for Guests at table
8. Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to Guest utilizing correct coursing procedure
9. Acknowledge all guests, anticipate Guests’ needs, and respond promptly to guests – however busy
10. Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, management and co-workers
11. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
12. Ensure proper table maintenance and removal of soiled wares throughout the meal
13. Collect and process payments in accordance to restaurant standards
14. Support table resets, validating completion and accuracy
15. Complete server close out per restaurant standards and report tips at the end of each shift
16. Complete closing duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer