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Lead Server

Sticks-N-Stones Cocktail Bar
Hoover, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Server position at Sticks-N-Stones Cocktail Bar?

Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Lead Server to join our dynamic hospitality team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the front-of-house service team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences in a lively, upscale dining environment. Your expertise in food service, customer relations, and restaurant operations will drive the success of our service standards. As a Lead Server, you will serve as a key ambassador for our establishment, motivating staff, managing guest interactions, and maintaining the highest levels of food safety and sanitation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary knowledge and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fine dining setting.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support the serving team to deliver outstanding guest service aligned with brand standards
  • Take and deliver accurate food and beverage orders using POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS
  • Assist with food preparation, plating, and presentation to ensure quality standards are met
  • Manage guest relations by addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and upselling menu items to enhance sales
  • Oversee food handling, sanitation, and safety protocols in compliance with health regulations
  • Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders and smooth service flow
  • Train new team members on service techniques, POS operation (including OpenTable), and restaurant policies
  • Handle cash transactions accurately through cashiering duties while maintaining proper cash handling procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness of dining areas through bussing tables and managing sanitation standards
  • Support night-time operations including managing guest seating arrangements and host/host responsibilities

Experience

  • Proven experience in food service or restaurant environments with a focus on fine dining or upscale hospitality
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as a supervisor or lead server within a busy restaurant setting
  • Extensive knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS, Micros POS, and OpenTable for reservations management
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation practices in the food industry
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor that fosters guest satisfaction
  • Ability to manage time effectively during high-volume periods while maintaining attention to detail
  • Experience with upselling techniques to increase sales and enhance guest experiences
  • Familiarity with culinary processes, food preparation standards, and basic math for accurate order handling and billing
  • Background in nightclub or hospitality environments is a plus but not required

Join us as a Lead Server where your enthusiasm for hospitality will shine! Bring your passion for exceptional service, culinary knowledge, and leadership talent to create memorable experiences for every guest. We value energetic team players who thrive in vibrant settings—your journey toward making a difference starts here!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12

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