Server

South Coast Plaza; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,750 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Education reimbursement

Generous dining discount

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Water Grill in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking enthusiastic Servers to provide exceptional dining experiences. Offering a pay range of $500 to $1,800 per week, including hourly wages plus tips, we emphasize team collaboration and a strong company culture.

Ideal candidates will have at least a year of service experience, a desire to learn about seafood and beverages, and be capable of delivering top-notch service to all guests. We provide thorough training to nourish your skills in serving, enhancing the dining experience at our restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year service experience in a restaurant environment.
• Minimum 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Current CA Food Handler’s Card required.

Responsibilities

• Take Guest food and beverage orders.
• Input orders into point-of-sale system.
• Serve food courses and beverages to guests.

Skills

Service orientation

Strong work ethic

Wine/cocktail knowledge

Basic mathematical calculations

Communication in English

Education

High school graduate, some college

Job description

For over 25 years, the Water Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

Server / Waiter / Waitress can average between $500 - $1,800 / week. This is $16.90 per hour, plus tips. The advertised expected range is an estimate, only, and is based on current take home averages. It is based on schedule flexibility & availability is not guaranteed.

We keep it reel! Premium benefits, an amazing company culture, growth opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet?

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant

We are looking for Servers to guide each guest through an experience that will exceed their expectations by introducing them to seasonal dishes, regional favorites, and specialty drinks. We are looking for those that exhibit strong work ethic, service orientation, and an enjoyment of great food. We believe that every position interacts with the guest experience however, the server is the most impactful throughout their time dining with us. With that said, we invest in your training up front to ensure you are taught everything you need to be an ambassador of seafood, oysters, steak, wine, beer and craft cocktails. Your knowledge and commitment to our service standards will ensure the guests return.

Once hired, you will be trained to provide friendly, helpful and knowledgeable service. You will contribute in a team environment and will be responsible for understanding the duties of your position and following all company standards and guidelines.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages with food
• Minimum 1 year service experience
• Some wine/cocktail knowledge
• High school graduate, some college
• Current CA Food Handler’s Card
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the service standards

Essential Job Functions

• Complete opening duties as assigned
• Take Guests’ food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques
• Input orders into point-of-sale system
• Legibly document orders when point of sale system is inoperative and communicate with expeditor
• Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to Guest
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
• Open wine/champagne bottles for Guests at table
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to Guest utilizing correct coursing procedure
• Acknowledge all guests, anticipate Guests’ needs, and respond promptly to guests – however busy
• Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, management and co-workers
• Ensure proper table maintenance and removal of soiled wares throughout the meal
• Collect and process payments in accordance to restaurant standards
• Support table resets, validating completion and accuracyComplete server close out per restaurant standards and report tips at the end of each shift
• Complete closing duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer