Server: Part-Time Openings

Culinary Institute of America; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America in Napa seeks a Server to ensure guests have a positive dining experience and to assist the restaurant team by upselling specialty foods and beverages.

Responsibilities include anticipating guest needs, maintaining station cleanliness, handling opening/closing side work, and processing payments. Candidates must have a High School diploma and a TIPS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• TIPS certification, or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality and strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with energy and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests by anticipating their needs while introducing them to all food and beverage programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work-stations.
• Complete opening and closing side work as assigned to contribute to an organized, well-prepared environment.
• Maintain a strong food and beverage knowledge base to provide the best guest service.
• Manage timing throughout the shift to ensure quality guest experience.
• Ensure each table is maintained during the dining experience.
• Close the guest experience by handling cash and credit card transactions accurately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hospitality

Teamwork

Customer service

Energetic

Organized

Punctual

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The hiring rate for this position is $16.90 per hour.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Server is responsible for ensuring all guests have a positive experience. This position also assists the restaurant team in achieving planned sales by upselling specialty food and beverage items.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists guests by anticipating their needs while they are in the restaurant and introducing them to all of the food and beverage programs that we have to offer.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work-stations.
• Completes opening and closing side work as assigned with the goal of contributing to an organized, well-prepared work environment.
• Maintains a strong food and beverage knowledge base in an effort to provide the best possible guest service experience.
• Maintains control and timing throughout shift to ensure quality guest experience.
• Ensures each and every table is maintained during the dining experience according to standard.
• Closing the guest experience by handling cash and credit card transactions accurately.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Licenses / Certifications :

• TIPS responsible alcohol service certification, or equivalent or ability to acquire within thirty (30) days of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated qualities of hospitality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, accurate and efficient.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Punctual and dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time during customary service hours.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100° F.

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