Server

Ophelia’s Servers will average $30 per hour (annual average of wages and tips)! Weekend availability is crucial!

Description:

Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable experiences through a unique blend of service and storytelling? Do you take pride in conveying the knowledge of the history, craft, and vision which make a business exceptional? Are you eager to grow with a unique and expanding organization?

At Ophelia’s, we're more than just a café or a restaurant. We are a destination featuring a cute 1900s house with second store boutique style bar and beautiful patio space. Our guests come not just for our craft spirits or made-from-scratch culinary offerings, but for a taste of ambiance, history, and community. Dining at our Ophelia’s is more than just a meal. It is the guest's chance to break bread with us, to learn about the historic origins of our location, the philosophy behind our spirits, and our commitments to family, community, and the future. As a Ophelia’s Server, your role will be to provide not only high quality culinary dishes and world-class spirits, but to cultivate, guide, and enhance a holistic experience for each and every guest.

Basic Function: Ensure that all newly seated guests receive immediate attention, take their orders and serve their food and beverage requests promptly and courteously. Ensure that members and guests are not ignored at any time throughout their dining experience.

At Ophelia’s, we believe hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded. Along with excellent pay, we provide employee discounts and flexible schedules.

Here’s a peek at what you will receive as a Ophelia’s employee:

• Outstanding Growth Opportunity!
• Employee Referral Incentive ($100 at 90 days)
• Loyalty Incentives
• 20% Employee Discount
• Annual Employee outings
• Annual employee birthday meal
• 2 Annual Employee Parties

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Prepares the tables, laying out the napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, while performing all other preparation tasks (coffee, tea, etc.)
• Clears tables after guests. Take tableware to dish room and place silverware, dishes, glassware etc. in appropriate areas for washing – separating plates, silverware, glasses and linens to designated areas.
• Promptly cleans table tops, chairs, and booths between seating. Also including the railing around the still.
• Stays up to date on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen is running out or low on any items.
• Gathers information on large parties, reservations, or events from the host.
• Assists in directing customers to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, assist in drink selection, inform customers on food preparation details, and communicate specific customer needs to the cooks.
• Maintains proper dining experience, delivers items, fulfills customer needs, offers desserts and drinks, removes finished courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling water and soft drinks.
• Uses the proper garnishes, china, glassware and flatware for all food and beverages.
• Responsible for communicating guest food allergies to the kitchen as you become aware of them.
• Handle and count cash, make accurate change, record credit cards from guests, as well as member charges, as prescribed by the food and beverage manual.
• Responsible for ensuring work area(s) are stocked with items that will be needed while on shift.
• Assist with special events as requested.

Requirements:

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform moderate physical work; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds of food trays carrying over their head constantly and performing such activities as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping for up to five hours without sitting.

EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENT AND WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage service preparation and operational procedures as would normally be acquired through a high school education and at least one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of state liquor laws as applied to food and beverage service operational practices and procedures as would be acquired through and at least one year of relevant experience preferred in progressively responsible position.

REQUIRED WORK HABITS:

• Work habits include regular attendance, team work, initiative, dependability, positive attitude and promptness.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.'
• 'Work Location:
• One locationWork Remotely
• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person