Position Title: Server
Department: Food
Employment Category: Seasonal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Requirement: Lifting 20lbs and carrying it for 25’
Reports to: Dining Manager
Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Job Summary
Paramount of all of our duties is member satisfaction. Within member satisfaction our priorities are first to greet all members warmly using their title and surname maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere. Secondly, two to three years of Club service experience that indicates a broad food and beverage knowledge is preferred to ensure that food and beverage is served efficiently, accurately and happily, with an emphasis on menu knowledge and suggestive selling techniques. Wine experience is equally valued, again to ensure our member experience is positively memorable. We maintaining flexibility regarding member requests and accommodate as much as possible. Lastly, experience and industry knowledge are highly valued and encouraged to develop new and better ways of serving our members, and improving our efficiency to always improve our member’s Club experience while maintaining accurate records and data for reporting and analysis.
Job Duties
Key Accountabilities:
Operational Knowledge:
Arrives on time, punches in only when fully dressed/prepared for work to perform assigned side work. Maintains a high level of menu knowledge to offer suggestions and know when to clarify confusion on menu items with the member/guest. Repeats the order back to the member/guest to ensure both parties agree on what is being ordered. Places orders with kitchen/bar via a “dupe” system; informs kitchen/bar of any special requirements. If offering table service the server assembles food on tray, carries tray to the table, and serves meal by courses in front of each person in proper order and way, as outlined in staff training. Checks back to ensure member/guest satisfaction with the food, beverage and service. Removes soiled dishes, busses tables as outlined in staff training. Consistently complies with all state, local and club laws/policies relating to the service of alcohol. Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by captain/manager
Member Interaction:
Greets members by title and surname. Any time when a member and an employee cross paths it is the employee’s responsibility to greet the member and offer assistance immediately. When assigned a member to serve tableside the employee provides immediate attention to the members/guests to assure the member that the server is aware of them, to answers questions and take a beverage order immediately. Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur, to assure members that their concerns are being considered.
Efficiency:
Know the menu and beverage offerings thoroughly to portray knowledgeability and ensure efficient service. Employ efficient service skills as outlined in server training to maintain excellent service on multiple tables at the same time. Anticipates member needs – kids’ menus, crayons, sun glasses, condiments, additional service ware, etc and provides same before it is needed or asked for. Ensure that the server is aware of the status of each of their tables at any time on the floor to best serve the needs of each table. Presents chits before being asked for them.
Administrative Skill:
When taking a counter order or if assigned a table write the first initial and surname of the members being served. Input the correct member name, corresponding member number, table number (if offering table service) and covers for each check and modify as instructed. Verify accuracy of items and charges on each chit before presenting chit for signature. Present chits for member signature to ensure member agrees to their charges as well as establishing that end of shift reports accurately record the members and number of members who dined. Verify end of shift report information, on sales and number of diners served before clocking out.