What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graceland Inn & Henry’s Restaurant Server / Waitstaff position at Davis & Elkins College?
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contact information
Davis & Elkins College
Office of Human Resources
Liberal Arts Hall 203
100 Campus Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
Taran Wolford – Director of Human Resources
304-637-1344
wolfordt@dewv.edu
Erin Quint, Assistant Director of Human Resources
304-637-1346
quinte@dewv.edu
- Human Resources
- Employment Application
IMMEDITATE SUPERVISOR: Campus Executive Chef & Graceland Inn General Manager
STATUS: Full–Time or Part–Time
FLSA STATUS: Non–Exempt, hourly
JOB SUMMARY: The Server/Waitstaff provides exceptional dining experiences by welcoming
guests, taking accurate food and beverage orders, and delivering attentive, timely service.
This role ensures guests feel well cared for in an upscale dining environment while
maintaining high standards of professionalism, hospitality, and knowledge of the menu.
DUTIES:
• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
• Present menus, explain specials, and answer questions about food, beverages, and wine pairings.
• Take accurate orders and enter them into the POS system efficiently.
• Serve food and beverages with attention to detail and proper service steps.
• Monitor guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience and anticipate needs.
• Clear and reset tables following restaurant standards.
• Handle payments accurately and process transactions securely.
• Work with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service areas.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and hospitality guidelines.
PREREQUISITES / EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior serving experience preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
• Standing and or walking–100% of the time
• Occasionally lifting up to 251bs.; Frequently lifting up to 101bs.