Server at Kindred Restaurant

Kindred Restaurant; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC is seeking experienced servers to join our front‑of‑house team. This fast‑paced, hospitality‑driven role rewards guests with genuine service, deep menu knowledge, and memorable dining experiences.

You will guide guests through wine, beer, and cocktails, work with a tight knit team, and maintain high standards on a bustling floor. We offer health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, employee discounts, training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of wine, craft beer, and cocktails, or a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must meet minimum age requirements for serving alcohol per NC state law

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service throughout each guest's visit
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of daily menu changes, preparation methods, and ingredients
• Confidently guide guests through our wine, beer, and cocktail programs, offering thoughtful pairings and recommendations
• Anticipate guest needs and handle special requests, dietary restrictions, and questions with professionalism
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and bar staff to ensure accurate, timely, and well-paced service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations
• Process orders and payments accurately using the restaurant's POS system
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for service and hospitality at all times
• Work collaboratively as part of a team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Skills

Hospitality

Wine knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Position Summary

We're hiring experienced, hospitality-driven servers to join our front-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment suited to servers who take pride in genuine hospitality, deep menu knowledge, and creating a memorable dining experience for every guest.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned numerous James Beard Foundation nominations along with other national and local accolades. We're known for seasonally-driven menus, craft beer and cocktail programs, and stellar wine lists — and we're looking for servers who bring the same level of care to the guest experience that our kitchen brings to the plate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service throughout each guest's visit
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of daily menu changes, preparation methods, and ingredients
• Confidently guide guests through our wine, beer, and cocktail programs, offering thoughtful pairings and recommendations
• Anticipate guest needs and handle special requests, dietary restrictions, and questions with professionalism
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and bar staff to ensure accurate, timely, and well-paced service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining room and service stations
• Process orders and payments accurately using the restaurant's POS system
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for service and hospitality at all times
• Work collaboratively as part of a team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of wine, craft beer, and cocktails, or a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must meet minimum age requirements for serving alcohol per NC state law

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $2.13/hr + tips
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

Night shift

Restaurant Type:

Upscale casual