Dining Room Server

Qualifications

• 6-12 months Experience as a food server in a restaurant, casual or fine dining setting
• 1+ years Guest service experience in a fast-paced restaurant (Preferred)
• Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner
• Ability to remain calm in the face of adversity, such as customer dissatisfaction
• Ability to sufficiently communicate in written and verbal English to receive work assignments and share information with supervisors and colleagues
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a fluctuating workload
• Demonstrated ability to prepare beverages and complete single-step food preparation tasks such as slicing bread and arranging food items on a buffet table
• Ability to comply with safety and sanitation standards and procedures for food storage, production, and service
• Math skills sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer payment transactions
• Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor
• Working knowledge of basic culinary techniques, terminology, and practices (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles
• TIPS California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification (Preferred)