Server

Forno Osteria & Bar; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Forno Osteria & Bar in Cincinnati's Fountain Square is seeking friendly servers to greet guests, take orders, and ensure timely service. You will explain menu items, suggest wine pairings, and deliver a hospitable dining experience.

Collaborate with kitchen and hosts, handle payments, keep receipts, and help maintain a clean, efficient dining room. Prior foodservice experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of wine and menu items on the menu.
• Friendly, attentive and able to handle guest needs effectively.
• Collaborate with other servers, kitchen staff and hosts for smooth service.
• Ability to address customer complaints and resolve issues calmly.
• Accurate order taking and handling payments.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during busy periods.
• Punctuality and ability to work scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Attend to guests during meals and help with orders and timely service.
• Greet guests and cultivate a hospitable environment.
• Explain dishes and clarify allergies or preparation styles.
• Submit orders to the kitchen and bring food to tables; manage drinks.
• Check on tables, refill drinks, and assist with payments and change.
• Help maintain receipts and tips; keep dining area tidy.
• Assist with bussing dishes, cleaning, and closing duties.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Communication skills

Menu knowledge

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

POS accuracy

Professional demeanor

Punctuality

Stamina

Bookkeeping basics

POS systems

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) systems

Job description

Server# ServerCincinnati, OH 45202## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $40.00 Hourly## DescriptionVia Vite: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Cincinnati. Located on Fountain Square, Via Vite offers a contemporary Italian dining experience that delights the senses and transports you to Italy. Chef Cristian Pietoso's passion for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish. We are currently looking for line cooks to help facilitate an unforgettable experience for our guests.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 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 customer 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