Server - Valparaiso, IN

Farina Restaurant Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Farina Restaurant Group is seeking professional and personable Restaurant Servers to join our upscale, newly remodeled dining room in Valparaiso, Indiana. You will be the face of the restaurant, delivering high‑quality service and helping guests create memorable experiences.

Responsibilities include presenting menus, describing specials, taking and serving orders, addressing questions, and collaborating with kitchen and bar staff to maintain a smooth dining flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in upscale or fine dining required.
• Wine knowledge preferred.
• Attention to cleanliness and safety in a dining setting.
• Patient, courteous, and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills and professional attitude.
• Reliable and trustworthy team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tables with sanitation and order in mind.
• Attend to customers upon entrance and seating.
• Present menus, describe items, and highlight specials.
• Take and serve orders accurately.
• Answer questions and recommend wine/beverage options.
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen/bar staff for a strong team.
• Handle complaints positively and escalate to management when needed.
• Issue bills and accept payment.

Skills

Upscale dining experience

Wine knowledge

Attention to cleanliness & safety

Patience & customer orientation

Excellent people skills

Responsible & trustworthy

Job description

Job description:

Upscale, newly remodeled dining establishment, looking for professional and personable Restaurant Servers. You’ll be the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and set to company specifications when guests arrive, presenting menus, describing special menu items and detailing items on the regular menu. Serving food and beverages should be done with attention to courtesy and detail. If you enjoy creating the ultimate dining experience and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high‑quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
• Attend to customers upon entrance
• Present restaurant menus, describe in detail regular menu items and specials, and help customers select food/beverages
• Take and serve orders
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary wine and other beverage or food items.
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff to create a strong team environment.
• Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude, always recognizing the customers needs and knowing when to good to your manager for solutions,
• Issue bills and accept payment

Skills

• Proven upscale/fine dining restaurant serving experience
• Wine knowledge is preferred
• Attention to the details of cleanliness and safety
• Patience and customer-oriented approach

• Excellent people skills with a friendly, professional attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Shift:

• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Valparaiso, IN 46360 (Required)

Work Location: In person