Assistant Food Server Specialty

About the role

• Complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items and daily specials.
• Understands and meets sequence of service requirements for the Back

Waiter/Food Specialist position as well as all requirements for the rest of the serving Team.

• Responsible for delivery of all ordered food items throughout the meal.
• Communicates with Front Waiter to determine special needs/requirements of guest prior to seating.
• Sets up delivery of each course by ensuring that all ware, condiments, and other needs are at the table prior to delivery.
• Demonstrate outstanding serving skills and is able to memorize scripted descriptions of all menu items as they are presented including all ingredients in every food item and cooking methods.
• Ensure all guest needs are met prior to departing.
• Coordinates timing/timeliness of all food with Kitchen Team and Front Waiter.
• Understands ordering system and is able to deliver every food item to the appropriate guest without asking which food item is theirs.
• Communicates accurately with Front Waiter to ensure all food items are delivered as the guest requested.
• Serves all courses including dessert.
• Thanks guests as they depart per scripted requirements.
• Assist the team in clearing and resetting of tables.
• Communicates guests dining preferences to the host team to record for guest history.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• One (1) year of food and Beverage experience preferably in a fine dining restaurant.
• Working knowledge of food specialty or cuisine and service standards in specific restaurants.
• Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry trays weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to utilize computer system for placing food and beverage orders and processing payments
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.