Restaurant Server - Opening Team in Marrapoisett, Massachusetts at Salty Dog

We’re a new, soon-to-open, independently owned upscale American tavern looking for dependable, personable Servers who enjoy connecting with guests and creating memorable dining experiences.

As part of our opening team, you’ll help establish a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and a positive, supportive workplace for your teammates. We believe great hospitality starts with empathy, mutual respect, and teamwork. If you take pride in attentive service, lend a hand when others need support, and keep your cool during a busy shift, we’d love to hear from you.

• Welcome guests promptly and provide friendly, attentive, and empathetic service throughout their visit.
• Explain menu items and daily specials, answer questions, and offer food and beverage recommendations.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and communicate special requests with the kitchen and bar.
• Serve food and beverages promptly, using proper tray and service techniques.
• Anticipate guest needs, replenish beverages, and keep tables clean and organized.
• Process payments accurately and take responsibility for guest checks and cash transactions.
• Prepare tables, maintain your workstation, and complete opening, closing, and side work duties.
• Work closely with fellow servers, kitchen staff, bartenders, and management, offering help wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.
• Listen to guest concerns with patience and empathy, address them promptly, and involve management when needed.
• Participate in training, pre-shift meetings, and tastings, and follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Help create a positive work environment through respectful communication, kindness, and a collaborative attitude.

• A friendly and caring attitude, strong communication skills, and a guest-first approach.
• A team-oriented mindset and a willingness to support coworkers across all roles.
• Empathy and patience when interacting with guests and teammates.
• Reliability, honesty, and attention to detail.
• The ability to stay organized and manage several tables in a busy restaurant.
• A commitment to cleanliness, teamwork, and professional service.
• Enthusiasm for helping open a new restaurant and building a strong team culture.
• Two or more years of restaurant serving experience preferred.
• TOAST POS experience preferred; two or more years is a plus.
• High school diploma/GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Food handler and alcohol service certification, such as ServSafe and TIPS or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.

This active role involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, and bending; frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some service may take place outdoors.