Server - Grill Marks COLA

Larkin's Restaurants; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage plus tips

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Opportunities for advancement within L

Opportunities for advancement within L

Job summary

Larkin’s Restaurants in Columbia, SC is seeking friendly servers who enjoy creating memorable dining experiences. You will welcome guests, guide them through menus, and provide attentive, professional service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and accuracy with orders and payments. Prior full-service experience is a plus, but those with a positive attitude and strong communication can thrive and grow through training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred but not required.
• Wine, beer, spirits, or Toast POS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide attentive, professional service.
• Guide guests through our food and beverage menus.
• Take and enter orders accurately using the POS system.
• Deliver food and beverages according to service standards.
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain tables throughout the experience.
• Recommend beverages, pairings, desserts, and featured items.
• Process payments accurately.
• Support teammates with food running, table maintenance, and side work.
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol-service practices.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming restaurant.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Dependability

Attention to detail

Restaurant experience (preferred)

Wine/beer/spirits knowledge

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Larkin’s Restaurants is seeking friendly, attentive Servers who genuinely enjoy creating memorable dining experiences. Our Servers are ambassadors of our brand, combining warm hospitality, strong product knowledge, and efficient service to make every guest feel welcomed and cared for.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests and provide attentive, professional service
• Guide guests through our food and beverage menus
• Take and enter orders accurately using the POS system
• Deliver food and beverages according to service standards
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain tables throughout the experience
• Recommend beverages, pairings, desserts, and featured items
• Process payments accurately
• Support teammates with food running, table maintenance, and side work
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol-service practices
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming restaurant

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Previous full-service restaurant experience preferred but not required
• Wine, beer, spirits, or Toast POS experience is a plus

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry trays weighing up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, climb stairs, and work efficiently during busy service periods

Benefits for Eligible Team Members

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement within Larkin’s Restaurants

Responsible Alcohol Service Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment when required. Candidates continuing in the hiring process will also complete company-designated pre-employment assessments.

Larkin’s Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.