Looking for Servers who love to be busy, enjoy the people they work with, work together toward a common goal, have fun, and to work as a team! Our servers are also their own bartenders, so you'll need to have some basic drink-making knowledge. Don't worry though, we also have some cheat sheets and you'll have really helpful co-workers. Besides, most of our customers order Bier and Wine. We offer an excellent and innovative training program.
** Applicants must answer all questions and complete both skills tests to advance to the review phase of the hiring process. **

Job purpose

This is a Server position, with some bartending, as needed. Servers greet diners and engage in friendly conversation to cultivate the hospitable, welcoming environment of a family restaurant. Servers are knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation.

Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They collect payment and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, Servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus and completing other tasks. We expect our Servers to be thorough and able to follow instructions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Welcoming and seating diners comfortably in the dining section with a smile.
• Taking customers’ food and drink orders.
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders.
• Memorizing all menus (Lunch, Dinner, Beer and Wine, Gluten Free and Weekend Brunch) and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock. Highlight German options.
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly.
• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant.
• Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and parties; and prepare the restaurant for special events.
• Balance guest relations and contact while serving multiple tables.
• Handle multiple tables and tasks without losing concentration.
• Look for what the customer may want/need before they ask.
• Bring bread and butter upon arrival.
• Refill drinks as needed, clear plates, keep table clean and organized for guests.
• Know and recommend basic German and European Liquors.
• Know and be able to make basic mixed beverages. (Cosmo, Gin/Tonic, Margarita)
• Know the discounts that we offer, apply them appropriately.
• Must be able to keep a mental “to do” list of tasks.
• Keep busy; always look for something to do or someone to help. Work with fellow servers as a team. Never walk empty handed.
• Good with money and able to learn the POS system.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must understand money, basic math - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to work POS (point of sales).
• Must be able to work efficiently under pressure, at a fast pace, and as a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods, as well as navigate stairs.

Working Conditions

You will be expected to work holidays, weekends, lunches and evenings. Our servers must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the needs of the customers and business. We have a patio, so you will be expected to work outside at times. Also servers may have to go into the kitchen occasionally which could be hot. The plates may be hot when they come out. The bread pans will be hot when they come out of the oven. There can be wet or greasy floors creating slip hazards. You will be cutting fruit for the bar with a sharp knife.

Language Skills

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively (reading and writing) in the English language.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to sharp utensils.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job requires an employee to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and navigate stairs 8 hours per day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs, to include buss tubs of dirty dishes or full trays of drinks and/or food.
• Must be able to do multiple flights of stairs when working in the basement.
• Must be able to handle the heat on the patio or in the kitchen.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Serving: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• any German (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person