Server

Specialty Restaurants Corporation; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Meals

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Specialty Restaurants Corporation operates Whiskey Joe's, offering a waterfront dining experience in Florida since 1985. We are seeking a Restaurant Server to deliver courteous, efficient service and create memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced beachside setting.

You will greet guests, present menus, take orders, and ensure accuracy while providing a welcoming atmosphere. The role supports high-energy service with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Server in a full-service, fast paced restaurant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and escort them to their tables.
• Present menus and provide detailed information about menu items, specials, and beverage options.
• Relay accurate orders to the kitchen and bar staff promptly.
• Serve food and beverages in a timely and efficient manner.
• Anticipate guests' needs and respond promptly to requests or concerns.
• Ensure orders are accurate before delivering to guests.
• Handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Maintain dining area cleanliness and reset tables as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Serving - Intermediate

Communication skills

Education

High School or better

Job description

Company Overview

• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match after 12-month employment
• Opportunities to grow your career with a clear path for advancement
• Plus, more!

Whiskey Joe's has shared its unique waterfront dining experience at our various locations in Florida since 1985. We are able to provide a one-of-a-kind beachfront experience with the help of amazing team members like yourself that believe in delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community. We've recently evolved our menu and plating to provide a polished upscale dining for our guests. As new bartender to our team you will be instrumental in elevating more polished guest experience. The Whiskey Joe's team is a high energy and naturally fast-paced environment. From serving our guests vibrant hand-crafted cocktails at the bar to over-the-top appetizers on the beach; to hosting special events for any celebration in our tiki-bar or event pavilion; to ensuring every day that ends in "Y" is a celebration... We assure you there is a never a dull moment at Whiskey Joe's!

Pay: $ 10.98 hour plus tips

Top-notch Benefits

• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Accrued Paid Vacation Time
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match after 12-month employment
• Opportunities to grow your career with a clear path for advancement
• Plus, more!

Pay: $ 10.98 hour plus tips

Position Overview

As a Restaurant Server, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Your primary responsibility will be to provide courteous, efficient, and attentive service while ensuring that guests feel welcome and comfortable throughout their visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and escort them to their tables.
• Present menus and provide detailed information about menu items, specials, and beverage options.
• Guide guests through the menu and experience and relay accurate food and beverage orders to the kitchen and bar staff promptly.
• Serve food and beverages in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to established service standards.
• Anticipate guests' needs and respond promptly to any requests or concerns.
• Ensure that all orders are accurate and complete before delivering them to guests.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dining area, including clearing and resetting tables as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members to provide seamless service and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Server in a full-service, fast paced restaurant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills Required

• Serving - Intermediate

Behaviors Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Education Required: High School or better.

Serving Licenses & Certifications Required

• Food Handler Certificate

Physical Demands

• Regular lifting, moving and carrying of food items, furniture, garbage etc. weighing up to 30 pounds across the restaurant
• Regular and prolonged standing and walking inside and outside the restaurant during a 6-8 hour shift with appropriate breaks
• Regular ascending/descending stairs
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check.

Salary: $10.98 per hour