Server - Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dinex Group LLC in Costa Mesa is seeking an attentive Server to warmly guide guests through their meals and ensure total guest satisfaction. You will hold a specific station, be on the floor to keep service smooth, and act as an ambassador for our dining experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a fine dining setting, extensive knowledge of food and wine, and strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fine dining environment
• Extensive knowledge of food and wine
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Able to take direction and complete tasks
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Pleasant demeanor and professional composure
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a specific station
• Be present on the floor to make sure that service runs smoothly
• Serve and clear food in cooperation with the Service Support Staff
• Communicate well with the Food Runners, Bussers and Barbacks in order to provide the correct sequence of service
• Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness
• Engage the guests to create positive dining experiences
• Execute on-going, pre- and post-shift side work
• Open and close the dining room and beverage station as needed
• Be knowledgeable of the dishes on the menu and be prepared to answer any questions from the guests

Skills

Fine dining experience

Guest relations

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

TheServer'sresponsibility is to take care of guests in an accommodating and professional manner and to ensure total guest satisfaction. TheServer is responsible for a specific station and should always be present on the floor making sure that service runs smoothly. TheServer should be knowledgeable and passionate about food, wine, and service in general. He/she will be the main contact and ambassador to guide guests through their meal. TheServer must have an ability to lead their team, and will control the pace and flow of all the tables in their station.

The position requires at least 2 years of serving experience in a high volume, fast-paced, preferably fine dining environment.

• Responsible for a specific station
• Be present on the floor to make sure that service runs smoothly
• Serve and clear food in cooperation with the Service Support Staff
• Communicate well with the Food Runners, Bussers and Barbacks in order to provide the correct sequence of service
• Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness
• Engage the guests to create positive dining experiences
• Execute on-going, pre- and post-shift side work
• Open and close the dining room and beverage station as needed
• Be knowledgeable of the dishes on the menu and be prepared to answer any questions from the guests

Competencies & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a fine dining environment
• Extensive knowledge of food and wine
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Able to take direction and complete tasks
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Pleasant demeanor and professional composure
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship

Position requires:

• Daytime and weekend availability
• Reference check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer.The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender,gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, maritalstatus, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information,citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or locallaw.

More detail about Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa part of The Dinex Group, the Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1073927-Blue-Box-Caf%25C3%25A9-by-Daniel-Boulud---Costa-Mesa