What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server position at dohō?
Located in Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy neighborhood, dohō is a New American-style bistro highlighting bold flavors rooted in Latin American and East Asian cuisines, elevated with European influences and modern technique. The menu emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced, and sustainably raised ingredients, celebrating the region’s growers and artisans. The beverage program showcases thoughtfully sourced wines, local craft beers, and distinctive spirits.
Our goal: Earn a reputation as a destination restaurant in Mt. Airy, Center City and the Main line.
Our mission: Craft unforgettable experiences through food, drink, and flawless service as a team.
Position: Server
This is a position for someone who values team success over personal ego, and who understands that flexibility, communication, and consistency are what great service is built on.
You may work as a Server or Bartender roles on a rotating basis, based on experience and depending on the needs of the evening, bartending one night, running a dining room section the next while supporting your teammates and the guest experience without missing a beat.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve our community at the highest level in a fine dining environment
- Deliver emotionally intelligent, high-touch service at tables and the bar
- Upsell with subtlety and care — not pressure
- Help maintain pristine mise en place
- Lead by example in teamwork, timing, polish, and guest focus
You Might Be a Fit If You:
- Have 2 years of experience in fine dining and/or cocktail bars
- Feel equally confident behind the bar and on the floor.
- Thrive in a team-first environment.
- Communicate clearly, calmly, and kindly, even when it’s busy
- Can memorize menu details, wine pairings, and craft cocktail recipes quickly.
- Want to build a restaurant worthy of real recognition together
Position Details:
- Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday evenings (3:00PM–close)
- Pay: hourly base tips (average earnings highly competitive)
- Team Size: Small, tight, high-performing: 2 servers, 1 bartender, 1-2 Support Staff Per Night based on volume.
- Training: Full onboarding, tastings, and menu immersion provided