Server

Eli’s Restaurant Group; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli’s Restaurant Group in Branford, Connecticut, seeks experienced Servers to enhance guests' dining experiences. Responsibilities include overseeing dining, providing knowledgeable service, and maintaining a clean environment. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a high-volume setting, strong food and beverage knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment is crucial. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a high-volume serving role.
• Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through the dining experience.
• Provide knowledgeable service and maintain sanitation.
• Ensure quick and correct delivery of food and beverages.

Skills

Strong food and beverage knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

Description

Eli’s Servers are the representative of the restaurant to guests. Servers are responsible for guiding guests through the Eli’s experience. Eli’s Servers are expected to give service that is knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful while upholding company standards and values in a busy, fast paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and guide guest’s complete dining and restaurant experience
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all times
• Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish/drink; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage service
• Adhere to all company service standards and protocols
• Confident and correct use of POS system for order entry and payment processing
• Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly; and confirming guest satisfaction
• Maintain a sanitary environment for incoming and outgoing guests including but not limited to sanitizing tables and chairs and sanitizing bathrooms between guest use.
• Ensure proper table maintenance, including water service, pre-bussing, etc.
• Help to set up and break down tables, chairs, plants, and canopy for patio service
• Label and package to go items pertaining to pre-order takeout
• Ensure guests are charged correctly and receive proof of payment in a timely manner
• Communicate respectfully with chefs (and kitchen team) as necessary
• Support team members in the completion of their duties to ensure satisfaction of all guests before, during, and after service
• Engage management for any guest issue or complaint
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of service tools and service areas
• Stocking and preparing service related items, setting server stations and the like
• Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years serving, expeditor, and runner experience in a high volume environment
• Strong food and beverage knowledge and a passion for the service industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative attitude
• Must possess exceptional work ethic, strong attention to detail, strong multi-tasking & organizational skills, and a collaborative attitude
• Receptive to constructive criticism and performance feedback
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
• Beer and wine knowledge preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Eli’s reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Eli’s or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.