What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Server position at 'mina ristorante siciliano?
About us
At ’mina ristorante siciliano, we’re not just serving meals; we’re creating moments rooted in warmth, generosity, and care. Inspired by Sicilian hospitality, we aim to offer more than a dining experience – a place where friends become family, flavors tell a story, and every guest feels seen and welcomed.
Your role
You will be part of a team that brings people joy and creates genuine human connection. At ’mina, service is intentional, generous, and human.
Server responsibilities
- Deliver warm, polished, and consistent service aligned with ’mina’s service philosophy
- Create meaningful guest connections through presence, anticipation, and timing
- Confidently guide guests through food, wine, and cocktail offerings, sharing stories when appropriate
- Communicate seamlessly with hosts, kitchen, bar, and support teams to ensure smooth service
- Accurately enter orders and manage POS transactions with care
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness in all service areas
- Support teammates proactively and contribute to a calm, collaborative service environment
- Participate in training, tastings, and ongoing development
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties with intention
- Uphold grooming, appearance, and conduct standards
- Assist with special events, private dining, and required meetings
What this work requires
- Previous serving experience in a professional environment
- Strong sense of responsibility and positive character
- Working knowledge of food, wine, and alcohol
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Desire to learn, improve, and contribute to a team
- Utah on-premise alcohol license
- Utah food handler permit
Personal attributes
- Leads with warmth, respect, and self-awareness
- Brings calm and confidence into shared spaces
- Notices details and anticipates needs without needing recognition
- Values learning, feedback, and steady improvement
- Communicates clearly, graciously, and with intention
- Stays grounded and composed during busy moments
- Understands that great service is felt more than it is seen
What to expect physically
This role is active and guest-facing. The work requires:
- Standing and moving throughout the dining room, bar, and service areas for most of the shift
- Frequent bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting
- The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to approximately 50 pounds
- Steady hands and coordination to handle plates, glassware, service tools, and POS systems
- Comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, including near the kitchen
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
Our commitment
- A culture rooted in respect, professionalism, and human connection.
- Clear standards and thoughtful training
- Supportive leadership that values people, not just performance
- A collaborative team environment built on trust
If you care about doing the work well, showing up with intention, and being part of a team that values human connection, we’d love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Describe the most stressful shift you’ve worked in the last year. What was going wrong, and how did you personally stay positive?
- When you feel frustrated or negative during a shift, what do you do internally or externally to reset yourself?
- What does “radical positivity” mean to you in a hospitality setting? Give us one real example
- Describe your favorite coworker or team environment you’ve worked in. What made it special?
- What skill in service or hospitality are you actively trying to improve right now? Why?
- What does “perfect service” mean to you? Name three details you never compromise on.
- Work Location: In person