Server

Summer House - Bethesda; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Ins

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & CriticalIl

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Summer House - Bethesda in North Bethesda, MD is hiring servers to deliver friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment. The role involves taking orders, processing payments, and maintaining a high standard of service across a 3-6 table section.

Applicants should be able to multitask, communicate clearly, and work well in a team. The restaurant offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a vibrant, beach-house inspired setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, friendly guest service to a 3-6 table section.
• Record and account for all items ordered and process payments.
• Follow all steps of service and bussing to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Safely transport food or beverages to tables in a single trip.
• Operate POS system and gift card/credit card terminals.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines and participate in alcohol awareness training.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as SERVERS!

A Few of Our Server Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Inside Summer House, guests will find a breezy, beach house environment reminiscent of the sunny ocean-side city of Santa Monica, CA. Known to most as the place where summer never ends, Summer House has locations in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD, and counting! The California-inspired menu, led by Chef Ben Goodnick, features simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Rosé is poured all day off the signature Rosé Cart, featuring the signature Summer House Rosé, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. The Bakery positioned at the front of each restaurant also displays a glorious assortment of baked goods, including the restaurant's famous vast cookie selection.

Caring. Creative. Careers. Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

SERVER JOB DESCRIPTION

Servers are responsible for exceeding guests’expectations by providing efficient, friendly guest service. Teamwork,enthusiasm, food and wine knowledge, the ability to multitask and a high energylevel are necessary for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Provideefficient, friendly guest service to a 3-6 table section including but notlimited to following all steps of service and bussing the table to ensure apositive guest experience
• Accuratelyrecord and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance allsales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Availableto work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safelyand effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a singletrip
• Safelyand effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Abilityto effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements inwritten and spoken direction
• Abilityto multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Workin a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Ableto move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds,and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Abilityto stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of therestaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensurethe overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greetguests with a warm, sincere smile
• Usetact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guestneeds with patience and courtesy
• Understandand respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Usesales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Followall steps of service
• Understandand follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Proficiencyin the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including thePOS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
• Complywith all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfullycomplete alcohol awareness training
• Followall rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including thoseoutlined in the Employee Handbook
• Getalong well with others and be a team player
• Otherduties will be assigned as needed