Server Waitstaff at The Tea Cart

The Tea Cart; Berryville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

The Tea Cart in Berryville, VA is seeking friendly servers to join our traditional British tearoom. Duties include greeting guests, bearing and clearing tables, and presenting teas with knowledge of the menu. Training is provided; prior server experience is a plus but not required.

Shifts are 5–25 hours weekly, including weekends. The role supports private events and monthly teas, with a focus on warm, attentive service and a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Serving experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to carry tea pots and handle fine china.
• Warm and friendly demeanor with enthusiasm for great service.
• Interest in afternoon tea and fine dining.
• Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests of all ages.
• Set up and clean dining room and kitchen.
• Know the menu and tea selections.
• Handle food safely and serve during regular service and events.
• Bus tables and maintain clean work areas.
• Wash and polish silverware, dishes, and glasses.
• Prepare service tickets.
• Assist with merchandise and cashier duties.
• Restock inventory as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Excellent communication

Warm and friendly demeanor

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Tea Cart is a traditional British tearoom serving fine English fare and curated loose teas. Our servers provide excellent guest services and deliver a friendly, professional approach to every service. The fine dining experience at our tearoom is tranquil, joyful, and one that is to be remembered. Our staff delivers a high level of enthusiasm and represents our business in a positive, upstanding way.

Position is approximately 5-25 hours a week including weekends, depending on reservations.

Server experience is not required, but customer service experience is a plus. Extensive training will be provided to the right candidate.

Available shifts: Wednesday-Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Interact with guests of all ages
• Set up and clean-up of dining room and kitchen
• Menu and tea knowledge
• Food handling
• Serve food for regular service and special events including private parties and monthly teas
• Bus tables
• Wash/polish silverware, dishes, glasses
• Prepare service tickets
• Merchandise knowledge and cashier duties
• Restocking inventory

Specifications:

Required

• Serving experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Eligible to work in U.S.
• Ability to comfortably carry tea pots and handle fine china
• Warm and friendly demeanor with an enthusiasm to provide excellent service
• Interest in afternoon tea custom and the fine dining experience
• Flexible schedule

Preferred

• Banquet, event catering or restaurant service experience
• Desire to grow with our company
• Customer service experiences and strong social skills

Job Type:

Part-time/Full-time

Pay:

$2.13 per hour + tips (As a fine dining establishment, there is GREAT tip potential!)

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift or 4 hour shift
• Day shifts only
• Weekends preferable, but weekday only schedule may be offered

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips