Server - Seaport Grille

Beauport Hospitality Group; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaport Grille in Gloucester, MA is seeking a friendly, energetic Server who enjoys creating a welcoming guest experience. You will help with service setup, offer menu recommendations, and deliver attentive service in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a restaurant, a TIPS certification, and weekend/holiday flexibility. The role emphasizes guest needs, clear communication, and professional, upbeat service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant experience and a combination of Food & Beverage experience.
• TIPS Certification.
• Ability to upsell and cross-sell hotel services.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Familiarity with POS systems.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and create a memorable first impression.
• Provide detailed menu descriptions and take accurate orders.
• Ask about guest experience throughout the meal.
• Recommend wines, beers, and cocktails.
• Handle payments and settle charges accurately.
• Communicate daily specials to guests.
• Complete opening/closing side work and cleaning checklists.
• Attend daily staff and departmental training meetings.

Skills

Guest service

POS systems

Menu knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Seaport Grille is looking for a friendly, energetic Server whoenjoys creating a welcoming experience for guests. In this role,you'll help prepare for service, provide menu recommendations, anddeliver attentive, professional service while maintaining a relaxedand enjoyable atmosphere. Ideal for candidates who anticipate guestneeds, communicate clearly, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Candidates must have flexible availability to include weekends and holidays.

Experience:

Must have at least two (2) or more years of experience in aRestaurant, with a combination of previous Food & Beverage experience.

TIPS Certified

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with greeting the guest and creating a memorable first impression.
• Provide detailed menu descriptions of all menu items, ensuringaccurate orders are taken.
• Inquire throughout the meal about the guest’s experience.
• Full knowledge of all wines, beers and cocktails, with the abilityto make recommendations.
• Adhere to the proper cash handling procedures, obtaining paymentand settling all charges.
• Communicate daily specials and specialty menu items to the guest.
• Completion of all opening and closing side work, cleaningchecklists and duties related to the shift.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and departmental training meetings.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand for 8’ hours length of time.
• Ability to walk/stand approximately 90% of shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuous basis.
• Exterior of Restaurant, including exposure to sun, heat, cold andchanging weather conditions.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to upsell and cross sell all hotel services.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of food & beverage service.
• Requires good communication; both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language. Asecond language is desirable.
• Familiarity with industry relevant Point of Sales systems.
• Ability to practice and adhere to all safety requirements.
• The base wage of $6.75/hr. plus tips is calculated upon historicalaverages and seasonality with total compensation typically rangingbetween $28-$41/hr.

The Beauport Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regards to race,color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion,disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other statusor characteristic protected by law.