Server

The Rusty Pelican Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

401k plan

Health insurance

Employee meals

Career growth

Job summary

The Rusty Pelican Tampa is seeking a friendly Restaurant Server to deliver memorable dining experiences. You will greet guests, present menus, and relay orders with accuracy while maintaining a polished, attentive service style.

You’ll join a team that values growth, teamwork, and a 5-star guest experience. The role requires strong communication, a calm demeanor in a fast-paced setting, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Server in a full-service, upscale/polished 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and escort them to their tables.
• Present menus and provide information about menu items, specials, and beverages.
• Relay accurate orders to kitchen and bar staff promptly.
• Serve food and beverages timely while adhering to service standards.
• Anticipate guests' needs and respond to requests or concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining area; clear and reset tables.
• Collaborate with team to provide seamless service.

Skills

Serving - Intermediate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High School or better

Job description

Company Overview

With dazzling waterfront views, contemporary American cuisine and glamorous décor, Rusty Pelican is known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike. Our fresh, inventive menu and top-notch service provided by our exceptional team members like you, are what make the Rusty Pelican a premiere waterfront dining destination.

Our mission at Rusty Pelican, Tampa is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. We are all about advancement and growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

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, upscale/polished 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.

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

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 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