Server - Craft Tampa

Manthey Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Manthey Hospitality's Craft Tampa is seeking an experienced Server to deliver warm, polished service aboard a waterfront dining vessel. You will guide guests through menu offerings, wine pairings, and daily features while coordinating with kitchen and bar teams.

Ideal candidates bring upscale hospitality experience, strong guest engagement, and a professional presence. This part-time role requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability to ensure an elevated guest experience on the water.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience in upscale or high-volume hospitality preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, and beverages or willingness to develop expertise.
• Exceptional hospitality, communication, and guest engagement skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor expected.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, polished, and attentive service throughout the guest dining experience
• Guide guests through menu offerings, daily features, wine selections, and beverage pairings
• Anticipate guest needs and provide personalized recommendations
• Accurately enter orders and coordinate timing with culinary and bar teams
• Ensure food and beverages are served according to presentation and service standards
• Maintain knowledge of menu ingredients and accommodations for dietary needs
• Accurately process guest payments and handle transactions professionally
• Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready dining areas
• Work closely with the service team to provide a seamless and elevated guest experience

Skills

Previous serving experience

Food & beverage knowledge

Hospitality & communication

Professional appearance

Team-oriented

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Description

Server – Craft Tampa

Manthey Hospitality | Tampa, FL | Part-Time

Craft an Experience Unlike Any Other

At Craft Tampa, we're redefining waterfront dining. Our elegant 121-foot European-inspired dining vessel offers guests an elevated brunch and dinner experience while cruising through the heart of downtown Tampa.

Docked adjacent to Sparkman Wharf, Craft features an open-concept kitchen, handcrafted cocktails, and chef-driven cuisine served against the backdrop of Tampa's beautiful waterways. As the first dining vessel in the United States with an open kitchen concept, and the only one cooking with gas equipment, Craft delivers an unforgettable culinary experience for both our guests and our crew.

Come Aboard!

Craft is looking for an experienced, hospitality-driven Server who takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences. If you enjoy creating memorable guest interactions, providing attentive service, and representing an upscale dining concept with professionalism and poise, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Deliver warm, polished, and attentive service throughout the guest dining experience
• Guide guests through menu offerings, daily features, wine selections, and beverage pairings
• Anticipate guest needs and provide personalized recommendations
• Accurately enter orders and coordinate timing with culinary and bar teams
• Ensure food and beverages are served according to presentation and service standards
• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu ingredients, preparation methods, and accommodations for dietary needs
• Accurately process guest payments and handle transactions professionally
• Maintain clean, organized, and guest-ready dining areas
• Work closely with the service team to provide a seamless and elevated guest experience

What We're Looking For

• Previous serving experience, preferably in an upscale dining, fine dining, or high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge, or a willingness to develop expertise
• Exceptional hospitality, communication, and guest engagement skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Craft?

This isn't your typical serving job. You'll work aboard one of Tampa's most unique upscale dining experiences, serving guests who are celebrating date nights, special occasions, and memorable moments on the water.

If you bring genuine hospitality, attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences, we want you on our crew.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Manthey Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

This job posting is a condensed summary of the role and not a full job description. A complete description will be reviewed during the interview process. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs and may include additional tasks not listed above.