Server at Counting House – AM / PM

Ennismore; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Durham, NC is seeking a friendly Restaurant Server to be an ambassador for the restaurant, providing engaging, attentive service and accurate order handling in a fast-paced, art-forward setting.

You will report to Restaurant Managers and the Food & Beverage Director, know the menu and wine list, upsell items, and maintain a clean, stocked service area while following all sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Excellent communication in English and professional appearance.
• Experience in upscale dining preferred but not required.
• Familiar with POS systems and able to learn quickly.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take beverage and food orders.
• Greet guests and take beverage and food orders.
• Sells menu items with goal of increasing overall sales.
• Serves beverages and food cheerfully and efficiently.
• Maintains a clean, stocked service station.
• Follow sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Enthusiasm for 21c

Background check

Education

High school or equivalent

Upscale dining experience preferred

Tools

POS systems

Job description

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Reports To: Restaurant Managers, Food & Beverage Director

General Purpose: The Restaurant Server is an engaging and enthusiastic ambassador for the restaurant, intuiting the guest's appetites through verbal and non-verbal cues, makes recommendations and sells any item on the menu to even the most reluctant palate. The Restaurant Server works accurately efficiently, expertly prioritizes and works to exceed guest expectations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Follows all steps of service.
• Knows descriptions and ingredients of all menu items.
• Knows all wines by the glass and at least 5 wines in each category on the wine list in varying price ranges and styles.
• Knows drinks names, ingredients, method of preparation, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
• Knows specialty beverages i.e. single malt scotches, cognacs, specialty drinks, beer list, etc.
• Sells menu items with goal of increasing overall sales.
• Serves beverages and food in a cheerful and efficient manner.
• Ensures that service station is properly stocked.
• Completes all posted side work.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with co-workers & guests.
• Provides prompt, accurate report of all income received during shift.
• Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.
• Assists/executes any and all tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow all proper sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Familiar with and able to use POS systems.
• Must pass a background check.

Education/Formal Training:

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Experience in an upscale dining environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to carry full service tray comfortably.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm