Server in Sarasota, Florida at SARASOTA YACHT CLUB

Summary of Position:

Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our members and guests. Each server’s primary objective is to show our members and guests such a marvelous time; they will want to return again and again.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet members. Make all our members feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them.
• Inform members of specials and menu changes.
• Make recommendations you genuinely feel your members will enjoy.
• Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
• Take food and beverage orders from members, enter orders in our point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to members in a timely matter.
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment.
• Maintain clean service areas.
• Monitor and observe members dining experience. Ensure members are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Participate in “Up Selling” programs as directed by the Dining Room Manager
• Prepare final bill, present check to members, process POS payment or process credit card charges.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise.
• Be ready and willing to assist bus person with clearing and resetting tables.
• Thank members for their visit and invite them to return.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Dining Room Manage.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate clearly in English with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel, members and guests. (Spanish helpful)
• Must be computer literate and able to learn the POS system
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to operate the point-of-sale system.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.