Server

Yardbird Group, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Group, LLC is seeking a friendly Server to join our upscale team. You will greet guests, take orders, and ensure a memorable dining experience with accurate service and timely delivery of food and beverages.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a high-volume setting, a high school diploma, and alcohol service certifications. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Food Server in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alcohol, beer and wine service certifications (Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Beer Server, Bar Smarts, WSET, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed.
• Present menus, answer questions, and provide recommendations on menu items, daily specials, and beverages.
• Ensure guests’ dining experience is enjoyable by addressing their needs and concerns promptly.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders, input into the POS system, and communicate any special requests to the kitchen.
• Monitor tables throughout the meal to ensure satisfaction and respond to additional requests.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; set up and clear tables efficiently.
• Assist with pre-service and post-service duties, such as restocking supplies and polishing glassware.
• Adhere to company policies regarding alcohol service and verify identification when necessary.

Skills

Guest service

Food & beverage service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Deeply rooted in Southernhospitality,Yardbirdstands as an iconic establishmentcelebrated by both James Beard and Bon Appétit. Cherished family recipes andgenuine warmth are infused into every bite. From its inception in the vibrantheart of Miami Beach, Yardbird has captivated guests with its unapologeticallyindulgent cuisine and award-winning bourbon selections. Join our team and bepart of a legacy that combines culinary excellence with heartfelt hospitality.

We are seeking a friendly, attentive,and customer-focusedServerto join our team. The idealcandidate will ensure guests have a memorable dining experience by providingexceptional service, accurate order-taking, and timely delivery of food andbeverages.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to thefollowing:

• Greet guests promptly and warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed.
• Present menus, answer questions, and provide recommendations on menuitems, daily specials, and beverages.
• Ensure guests’ dining experience is enjoyable by addressing theirneeds and concerns promptly.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders, input them into the POSsystem, and communicate any special requests to the kitchen.
• Monitor tables throughout the meal to ensure satisfaction andrespond to additional requests.
• Input all individual orders into the POS in accordance to guestposition numbers and never “auctions” food upon delivery.
• Properly serves all dishes with clear and concise verbiage andplaces each dish properly in front of the guests.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Set up and clear tables efficiently, including removing used dishes,resetting tables, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist with pre-service and post-service duties, such as restockingsupplies and polishing glassware.
• Adhere to Company policies regarding alcohol service and verifyidentification when necessary.
• Able to work flexible hours, including off hours, weekends andholidays.

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Food Server in a high volume,upscale dining environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Alcohol, beer and wine service certifications including but notlimited to Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Beer Server, Bar Smarts,WSET, etc.

EOE

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.