Server Lead

Kids for the Future; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

FSA options

Austin commuter parking

Team dining discounts

Job summary

Devil May Care is seeking a skilled Server to join our fast-paced lounge, delivering refined hospitality and on-floor leadership. You will handle tableside service, cocktail and wine service, and accurate order entry in a dynamic setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year serving experience in fine dining and hold valid TABC and Food Handlers certifications. English fluency and a polished, professional demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of serving experience in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant preferred.
• Valid TABC Certification and Food Handlers Certification required prior to start date.
• Excellent communication skills; must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of table service, including tableside service, serving food, wine, and cocktails.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately, including special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Input orders into the POS system accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain attentiveness to guests and team members throughout the shift.
• Collaborate to clear service bottlenecks and adapt to on-the-fly changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Hospitality

English fluency

Education

TABC Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

• Location 500 W 6th St,Austin, TX, 78701,United States


• Other Compensation Tipped Position


• Job Category Server, Server Lead


• Employee Type Full Time

Description

Descend into Devil May Care, an intimate lounge where dining and bottle service meet unique cocktails, Mediterranean-inspired plates, and live music. With a commitment to quality and ingredients free of seed oils and refined sugars, every experience feels fresh and memorable.

We are seeking a highly skilled, charismatic, and hospitality-driven Server to join our team. At Devil May Care, you will help create a collaborative workplace where team members support one another and take genuine ownership in delivering a meaningful, high-standard guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Consistently deliver an approachable, refined hospitality experience and model leadership on the floor.

Maintain attentiveness to guests and team members throughout the shift.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of food and beverage menus; accurately answer questions and recommend cocktails or alternatives.

Take food and beverage orders accurately, paying close attention to special requests and dietary restrictions.

Oversee all aspects of table service, including tableside service, serving food, wine, and cocktails.

Input all orders into the POS system accurately and efficiently.

Engage in active listening and clear communication with guests and teammates.

Adapt to adjustments on the fly and collaborate to clear service bottlenecks (\"the weeds\").

Pre-Shift Setup & Floor Readiness

Verify the floor is set to schematic — tabletops, seating, menus, and amenities.

Confirm POS terminals, printers, and card readers are online and that menus, features, and the 86 list are loaded.

Verify front of house par levels: glassware, linen, menus, check presenters, and printer paper.

Post the floor plan and section assignments as directed by the Manager on Duty.

Assist pre-shift: features, 86s, reservations, large parties, and VIPs.

Training & Onboarding

Train new Servers through the assigned training program, including day-by-day content and shadow shifts.

Verify training and certification sign-off items and submit completed records to management.

Deliver refresher training on menu changes, new SOPs, and POS updates.

Serve as the first point of reference on the floor for menu, POS, and procedure questions.

Closing Duties & Operations

Confirm sections, stations, and floors are reset to standard for the overnight clean and the next open.

Secure front of house stock; return keys, drawers, and check presenters per procedure.

Complete the front of house closing report and hand off to the Manager on Duty.

Secure and lock the venue per closing procedure.

Perform opening and closing side work consistently.

Monitor, restock, and replenish service item par levels, inventory, and supplies.

Maintain work area compliance with all local health codes at all times

Requirements

Experience: 1+ years of serving experience in a high-volume, fine dining restaurant preferred.

Certifications: Valid TABC Certification and Food Handlers Certification required prior to start date.

Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing personality, polished and professional demeanor, dynamic, and hospitality-driven attitude.

Work Style: Highly organized, strong multitasking abilities, comfortable receiving and delivering constructive feedback.

Language: Excellent communication skills; must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Compensations & Investing In You

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available for you and your family.

Financial Wellness: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare savings.

Holistic Wellness: Initiatives supporting physical and mental well-being.

Austin Commuter Perks: Dedicated on-site parking spaces and discounted transit passes.

Dining Discounts: Team discounts across all company restaurant concepts.

Requirements

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Movement: Standing and walking for a minimum of 8 hours per shift; constantly in motion.

Physical Capability: Ability to twist, push, pull, reach, bend, climb, and carry objects; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Environment: Fast-paced, high-volume indoor and outdoor service areas subject to bright lights, high noise levels, and seasonal weather variations.

Stress Resilience: Observant and quick to respond under high-pressure or stressful situations.

• Work in loud, dimly lit and crowded conditions with sustained high noise levels.


• Work indoors and outdoors with exposure to heat, cold, and wet surfaces; some work areas are narrow, with roughly three feet of access.


• Climb stairs repeatedly; bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, and grasp. Manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment.