Server

Job Overview

As a server, you are responsible for creating a positive first impression and making every guest feel welcome and special. You can accomplish this by meeting and exceeding your guest’s expectations.
Serve guests in a courteous, helpful, and prompt manner. Responsible for coordinating serving stations and communicating with the front and back-of-the-house personnel to provide a dining experience that exceeds our guests’ expectations. Process guest orders to ensure that all items are prepared accurately and on a timely basis. Determine when meals have been completed, and total bills and accept payment.
Requirements:

• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience as a server in an upscale full-service restaurant.
• Advanced knowledge of wine and spirits preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, walking, standing, and/or lifting heavy items for extended periods of time.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.
• Ability to follow proper cleanliness and hygiene procedures.
• Must work with a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6% of gross pay. (after one year of employment.)
• Paid vacation (full-time)
• Paid Holidays (full-time)
• Sick pay (full-time)
• Employee Meal

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet guests promptly and in a professional manner.
• Guide guests through all phases of their dining experience.
• Maintain expert knowledge of our menu and offerings.
• Practice up-selling and suggestive selling when taking orders.
• Manage groups efficiently through attentive service and precise order taking.
• Demonstrate proper service techniques and delivery of food and beverages.
• Oversee table maintenance and coordination of service with fellow team members.
• Input accurate orders in the POS system according to Company procedures.
• Support organization, cleanliness, and safety of the entire space.
• Appropriately communicate with management and other service staff regarding guest needs or incidents.
• All other duties assigned by the management team.

Little Italy Ristorante is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer:
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.