Dinner Server

About the role

The Edwin, Carter & Canary is seeking a dynamic Food and Beverage Server to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys working in a vibrant, energetic environment, and is passionate about connecting with guests and creating memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers
• Serve food and beverages, anticipate guest needs, and maintain comprehensive knowledge of menu offerings
• Memorize menu items, recipes, and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendations
• Complete restocking and cleaning duties, including opening and closing sidework
• Control allocated guest checks and ensure accuracy of guest checks and payment methods
• Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings to enhance communication and gain knowledge of products, service, and facility
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone, providing timely and knowledgeable information
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer
• Basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function, and restaurant and kitchen operations
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Basic vision and manual coordination abilities
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering throughout the shift
• Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours, or during expediting
• Moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff
• Moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, follow verbal and written instruction, and communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks
• Ability to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations

Skills

• Customer service principles
• Food server function
• Restaurant and kitchen operations
• Basic cash-handling procedures
• Oral and written English fluency
• Basic vision and manual coordination

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

Pay

$12.14 - $12.14 per hour

Schedule

Seasonal employment anticipated between July 1, 2026 and October 1, 2026 with flexibility based on business volume and operational needs. Full-time and part-time opportunities available.