Wine-Savvy Server & Guest Experience Lead

Whaling Bar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Restaurant discounts

Promotes from within

Diversity & inclusion

Work-life balance accommodations

Job summary

The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a hospitality professional to deliver unrivaled dining experiences. The ideal server will master menu knowledge, wine service, and guest engagement to drive repeat visits.

Responsibilities include taking and inputting orders, making recommendations, reading guests, and interacting with colleagues and supervisors professionally. We offer competitive pay, discounts, internal growth, and a balanced, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Hospitality focused professional with passion for food and service.
• Flawless execution and guest care.

Responsibilities

• Full menu knowledge, selling items, and creating the best guest experience.
• Take guests’ orders, use sales techniques, and offer recommendations.
• Read guests to tailor suggestions.
• Enter orders into POS accurately.
• Strong knowledge of our wine list and be prepared to answer questions.
• Open wine and champagne bottles using proper service techniques.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests.
• Interact courteously with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Act with integrity and alert management to any issues raised by guests.

Job description

The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a hospitality professional to deliver unrivaled dining experiences. The ideal server will master menu knowledge, wine service, and guest engagement to drive repeat visits.

Responsibilities include taking and inputting orders, making recommendations, reading guests, and interacting with colleagues and supervisors professionally. We offer competitive pay, discounts, internal growth, and a balanced, inclusive workplace.