What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server position at Jean's?
Server Position
New restaurant and nightclub in NoHo is currently seeking experienced, passionate, and service-focused Servers to join our team.
The server maintains detailed table service from start to finish, creating a memorable experience for each guest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greeting guests once they are sat, offering knowledgeable suggestions, anticipating guests’ needs, responding promptly throughout service while maintaining a positive, warm, friendly and engaging disposition.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Maintain complete knowledge of:
- Table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant
- All liquor brands, beers, non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware, and garnishes in the restaurant
- The characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list
- All menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients, quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation
- State liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors and intoxicated persons.
- Daily specials and 86'd items throughout the shift
- The proper technique for taking guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing up-selling techniques, and properly recording orders into a P.O.S. or manual systems
- Leadership techniques to effectively guide your team throughout the service, as well as assisting all staff in their job functions to ensure optimum service to guests
- Proper payment, cash handling and credit card policies/procedures
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- 2 years of server experience.
- Experience and/or good working knowledge of standard Point of Sales systems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to stand on your feet for several hours.
- Open schedule availability/flexibility. (including weekends)
- Positive attitude, engaging etiquette, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
In addition to the required qualifications listed above, we are seeking a passionate hospitality professional who can work well with a tight, harmonious team and can take direction in a disciplined and intense but supportive and respectful environment.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.