Position:
Part-time Café Meredith Server
Reports To:
Dining Room Manager
Essential Functions:
To provide superior food and beverage service to all members and guests of the Union League, in a professional and dignified manner
Additional Responsibilities:
- Report to work on time. Change into a clean, pressed uniform with name tag
- Perform opening and closing side work
- Check all table linens for holes and stains and proper size for table
- Wipe all b&b plates, flatware, glassware and lamps with damp towel
- Greet all tables as they are seated using Members’ name
- Practice suggestive selling techniques and inform guests of new items, promotions and events
- Must have knowledge of proper wine service and the willingness to learn more through our Wine Director and Sommelier
- Take order with proper table numbers and seat numbers
- Walk through station throughout shift, refreshing cocktails and maintaining tables
- Handwrite orders in a clear, orderly process for billing/auditing purporses
- Be flexible, dynamic and willing to work in a team environment
- Understand and practice table etiquette: Serve all women first and the host last; Serve food from the left; Remove empty plates from the right; Serve all drinks from right; Present desert menus and offer coffee/after meal drinks.
- Build rapport with members and staff alike
- Reset tables and clean station before closing
- Close out all chits properly – do end of shift report. Report to Manager before leaving
- Follow all rules and house policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 25+ lbs
- Must stand for long periods of time
- Bending and lifting required
- Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently
- ServSafe Food Certified/TIP Certified is a plus