Job Description
Job Description
SERVER - Earn up to $1,000-$1,500 per week!
- NOW HIRING : Full time and part time
Our Servers are experienced, confident, and capable of providing exceptional hospitality in a busy restaurant environment. They have extensive depth of knowledge about our scratch-made food and drink, can tour guide guests through our menus with ease, and are integral to creating a welcoming, clean, and relaxed experience for our guests. Our Servers become experts in our service, our operations, our brand, and our company and are often promoted to bartending or leadership roles.
BENEFITS + PERKS :
Competitive payHealth insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employmentDental and vision plansPaid time offDiscounted shift meal and generous dining discountPaid pregnancy and parental leaveVoluntary benefits : short-term disability and accident insuranceFree access to company massage therapistDiscounted gym & yoga membershipFree mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-personTraining and career growth opportunitiesFree Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needsWHAT OUR SERVERS DO :
Take orders from guests for food and / or beveragesCheck with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problemsCheck identification of our guests to ensure that they meet minimum-age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beveragesEnter orders into handheld computers for transmittal to kitchen staffRun food and drinks from kitchen, pastry, and bar areas to guest tablesBus tables throughout the guest visit and once guests have finished their meals, ensuring a clean and inviting environmentCollect payments from customersServe food and / or beverages to guests and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables, as requiredWhen serving, use the specific menu item names (e.x., "Here is your 'You Caught My Rye'" or "Here is your Crispy Corn Crusted Halibut") to enhance the guest experiencePrepare tables for meals, including setting up items, such as linens, silverware, and glasswareExplain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methodsDescribe and recommend menu selections and wine pairings to customersBring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pour the wine for customersAssist host by answering phones to take reservations or To Go orders, as well as greet, seat, and thank guestsInform guests of daily specialsPrepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of winePrepare silverware and linen place settings, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large partiesAttend pre-shift meetings as scheduledStock service areas with supplies, such as coffee, food, tableware, and linensFill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments, and napkin containersProvide guests with information about local areas, including giving directionsPerform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trashAre punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendanceContribute to a positive team environmentOther duties as assignedWHAT YOU NEED TO BE A SERVER :
One year of experience working in full or quick service dining requiredMust be 18 years old due to service of alcoholExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as neededCapable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsFarmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.
