The Oak - Server Part-Time

Spa Ojai; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Spa Ojai is seeking an experienced server for our upscale dining room in Ojai, CA. The role emphasizes precision in order taking, wine guidance, and flawless guest interactions.

You will work evenings and weekends, maintain dining room standards, and collaborate with a small team to deliver warm, attentive service in a refined setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in restaurants as a server in an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to remember orders with accuracy.
• Ability to operate Micros POS system or equivalent system.
• Ability to memorize menu items and wine list.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to work under pressure and in close proximity to others.
• Ability to exercise patience and diplomacy.
• Ability to provide service efficiently and expediently while conveying a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work standing, walking throughout the entirety of a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Ability to serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Clocks within 7 minutes on either side of your scheduled start time at central services.
• Arrive at your work area within 15 minutes of your posted schedule start time by any means necessary.
• Checks in with management upon arrival to see if there is any information they should know before starting their shift.
• Works together alongside fellow servers to set up dining areas for service.
• Ensures sufficient supply of silverware and linen.
• Greets table by name, welcoming to the Oak, stating their first name.
• Presents menu and explains items, answers questions, makes recommendations.
• Takes beverage orders and any appetizers; delivers beverages.
• Provides wine services if needed and inputs orders into Micros POS.
• Observes guests to anticipate needs and maintains service flow.
• Clears and resets tables between courses and at close of service.
• Performs side work and keeps tables set per standards.
• Offers dessert courses if guests are interested.
• Notifies management of guest satisfaction or issues; assists in resolving them.

Skills

Upscale server experience

Night/weekends/holidays

Presentation & communication

Memorize orders

Micros POS system

Menu & wine knowledge

Legible writing

Work under pressure

Patience & diplomacy

Efficient warm service

Multitasking

Team environment

Stand and walk

Lift 35lbs

Service & clearing

Tools

Micros POS system

Job description

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Responsible for providing the highest standards of service to the guests, proper maintenance of dining rooms and equipment, correct ringing of orders to insure correct billing of guests, and breakdown/reset of dining rooms after times of service.

Standard Specifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates or guests.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in restaurants as a server in an upscale restaurant.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to remember orders with accuracy.
• Ability to operate Micros POS system or equivalent system.
• Ability to memorize menu items and wine list.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to work under pressure and in close proximity to others.
• Ability to exercise patience and diplomacy.
• Ability to provide service efficiently and expediently while conveying a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work standing, walking throughout the entirety of a shift.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Ability to serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

• Clocks within 7 minutes on either side of your scheduled start time at central services.
• Arrive at your work area within 15 minutes of your posted schedule start time by any means necessary.
• Checks in with management upon arrival to see if there is any information they should know before starting their shift.
• Works together alongside fellow servers to set up dining areas for service.
• Ensures sufficient supply of silverware and linen.
• Sits in pre shift and listens to all notes and information shared by Management prior to service.
• Checks section and has an understanding of table assignments and parties in your sections.
• Accepts chit from server when table is sat, looks at name and number of guests in party.
• Identifies any notes in the chit. Pay special attention to allergies and celebration. Check with management if any clarification is needed.
• Greets table by name, welcoming to the Oak, stating their first name.
• Presents menu, explanations of menu items, specials of the day, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service.
• Take beverage order and any appetizer order the guest may have.
• Delivers beverages to the guests who ordered them.
• Provides wine services if needed.
• Writes orders on check and memorizes it.
• Inputs order in Micros POS to kitchen utilizing seat numbers and course lines.
• Observe guests throughout their dining experience to anticipate guest needs.
• Clears and resets tables at conclusion of each course, when needed.
• Completes opening and closing side work as assigned and have all tables set according to standard.
• Serves and clears food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner.
• Clears table of any unnecessary items throughout the course of the meal.
• Offers dessert courses if guests are interested.
• Ascertains guest's satisfaction and attempts to resolve guests dissatisfaction of service/food. Notifies Management of any issues.
• Recognizes potential intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests and communicates it to Management.
• Performs other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA