Server (Part-Time, $17.50/hr.), Graylyn Conference Center

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs is seeking a part-time server to provide food and beverage service with evening and weekend availability. You will set up dining areas, ensure quality, and handle guest interactions while maintaining a courteous, professional presence.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and hospitality experience, with strong English communication, upselling abilities, and knowledge of fine dining etiquette.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related experience in the hospitality industry or restaurant environment.
• Ability to “up‑sell” items such as alcohol, cigars, coffee products, etc.
• Ability to present, open, and pour wine.
• Knowledge of fine dining etiquette.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Serves food and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Relays any customer complaints, regardless of magnitude to the Supervisor.
• Inspects food and products from the kitchen for quality.
• Sets up dining tables and ensures all items are appropriately placed.
• Become familiar with the prices of drinks and items on certain menus.
• Writes all checks clearly and legibly in ink; understands the pre-check system procedures.
• Displays a professional and courteous image on a formal basis with guests.

Skills

Hospitality experience

English communication

Upselling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

Servers are responsible for the service of food and beverages. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Job Description Essential Functions

• Serves food and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Relays any customer complaints, regardless of magnitude to the Supervisor.
• Inspects food and products from the kitchen for quality.
• Sets up dining tables and ensures all items are appropriately placed.
• Become familiar with the prices of drinks and items on certain menus.
• Writes all checks clearly and legibly in ink; understands the pre-check system procedures.
• Displays a professional and courteous image on a formal basis with guests.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma and one year of related experience in the hospitality industry or restaurant environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to “up‑sell” items such as alcohol, cigars, coffee products, etc.
• Ability to present, open, and pour wine.
• Knowledge of fine dining etiquette.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Preferred but not required, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

Medium work; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments. Subject to both inside and outside activities.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Time Type Requirement Part time

Part time

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].

About WFU

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher‑scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto “Pro Humanitate,” as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open‑mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world‑class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student‑faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part‑time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen‑team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight‑dimensional well‑being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative.

Winston‑Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest is located in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid‑sized city centrally located in the Piedmont‑Triad region of North Carolina. Winston‑Salem is a family‑friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston‑Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston‑Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.