Upscale Dining Server — Flexible Hours & Guest Experience

Yardbird Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Group in Los Angeles is seeking a friendly server to join our award-winning dining team. You will greet guests, present menus, recommend items, take accurate orders, and deliver food and beverages promptly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of high-volume dining experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and alcohol service certifications such as C.M.S., Beer Server, Bar Smarts, or WSET. We value hospitality, attentiveness, and strict health standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Food Server in a high volume, upscale dining environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alcohol, beer and wine service certifications including but not limited to Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Beer Server, Bar Smarts, WSET, etc.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed.
• Present menus, answer questions, and provide recommendations on menu items, daily specials, and beverages.
• Ensure guests’ dining experience is enjoyable by addressing their needs and concerns promptly.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders, input them into the POS system, and communicate any special requests to the kitchen.
• Monitor tables throughout the meal to ensure satisfaction and respond to additional requests.
• Input all individual orders into the POS in accordance to guest position numbers and never “auctions” food upon delivery.
• Properly serves all dishes with clear and concise verbiage and places each dish properly in front of the guests.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Set up and clear tables efficiently, including removing used dishes, resetting tables, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist with pre-service and post-service duties, such as restocking supplies and polishing glassware.
• Adhere to Company policies regarding alcohol service and verify identification when necessary.
• Able to work flexible hours, including off hours, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Guest service

POS system

Food service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yardbird Group in Los Angeles is seeking a friendly server to join our award-winning dining team. You will greet guests, present menus, recommend items, take accurate orders, and deliver food and beverages promptly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of high-volume dining experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and alcohol service certifications such as C.M.S., Beer Server, Bar Smarts, or WSET. We value hospitality, attentiveness, and strict health standards.