Server

FORNO OSTERIA & BAR LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% medical, dental, and vision

STD & Life Insurance

401k match

Sunday closures

Job summary

FORNO OSTERIA & BAR LLC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking energetic servers to provide a curated dining experience. You will greet guests, take orders, explain menu items and wine selections, and ensure timely delivery of food and beverages.

The role requires friendliness, attentiveness, strong communication, teamwork with kitchen staff and hosts, accurate payments, and the stamina to stand for long shifts. Must be available Mon–Thu; Sundays closed. Hourly rate ranges from $25 to $30.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of wine and food items on the menu.
• Must be friendly, attentive, and able to handle guest needs effectively.
• Collaboration with other servers, kitchen staff, and hosts is vital for smooth service.
• The ability to address guest complaints and resolve issues calmly and effectively is important.
• Accuracy in taking orders and handling payments is essential.
• Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, even during busy periods, is crucial.
• Punctuality and the ability to work scheduled shifts are necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Servers attend to guests during a meal, helping them place their order and ensuring timely delivery of food and beverages.
• Explain dishes and clarify any dietary concerns or allergies.
• Submit orders to the kitchen and bring food to tables; fill drinks; check on tables.
• Assist with paying the bill and handling change; keep receipts and tips.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes and completing closing tasks.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Wine & menu knowledge

Friendly demeanor

Team collaboration

Guest issue resolution

Order taking accuracy

POS systems

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Bookkeeping basics

Stamina to stand

Attention to detail

Tools

POS software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Cincinnati, OH 45208, Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly, This is as close as it gets without taking a plane. Our handcrafted menu is rustic and comforting. We have sourced the highest quality local and imported Italian ingredients we could find. Forno is Italian for oven. Our custom wood-burning oven is the centerpiece of our kitchen and provides inspiration for many of the items on the menu. Our Neapolitan style pizzas cook at over 900 degrees with a thin crust and natural char in only 90 seconds!

We are looking for energetic, friendly individuals to help deliver a special, curated experience to each guest.

Servers attend to guests during a meal, helping them place their order and making sure they get their food and beverages in a timely manner. They greet guests and engage in friendly conversation with them to cultivate a hospitable, welcoming environment. Servers must be knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation. Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They help their tables pay their bill and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors and completing other closing tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of wineand food items on the menu
• Must be friendly, attentive, and able to handle guest needs effectively
• Collaboration with other servers, kitchen staff, and hosts is vital for smooth service
• The ability to address guest complaints and resolve issues calmly and effectively is important.
• Accuracy in taking orders and handling payments is essential.
• Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor, even during busy periods, is crucial.
• Punctuality and the ability to work scheduled shifts are necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work to work on feet for extended periods

Benefits

• 70% Company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees (30+ hours)
• 100% Company covered STD and Life Insurance (30+ hours)
• 401k after a year of employment with a 3% match
• Closed on Sundays (Open for Easter and Mother's Day Brunch)

Must be available Mon-Thurs.