Immediate Supervisor: Floor Manager
Classification: Part-time Non-Exempt, Hourly
Salary: $18.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience
Primary Responsibilities:
The Food Server is a key member of the dining and event team, responsible for delivering exceptional service to our members. This position requires a warm, professional demeanor, attention to detail, and a commitment to high service standards. Servers are expected to anticipate needs, provide knowledgeable recommendations, and ensure every member feels welcome, comfortable, and valued. The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, and a strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
General Expectations:
- Arrive on time, in proper uniform, and ready to work at assigned station.
- Maintain positive personal hygiene and cleanliness throughout the shift.
- Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times.
- Follow all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation guidelines.
- Report unsafe conditions, accidents, or injuries to the Chef or Manager-on-Duty.
- Collect and organize reservations and special requests.
- Follow all club policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Be flexible and willing to assist in other areas as needed.
- Uphold the club’s values of hospitality, respect, and excellence.
- Support other roles as needed to ensure a seamless member experience.
Pre-Service Duties:
- Prepare and stock condiments, dressings, and beverage stations.
- Fold napkins and set up bread baskets with supplies.
- Review daily prospectus sheets for special events, large parties, and room setups.
- Prepare beverages, silverware, coffee pots, water pitchers, and service ware.
- Polish silverware and ensure tables are fully set.
- Prepare butter dishes, creamers, and cut lemons.
- Stock iced tea and water stations, fill ice bins, and prepare glasses.
- Organize dessert and soup stations with utensils and service ware.
- Fill oil/vinegar dispensers, salt and pepper mills, and sugar caddies.
- Assist with special tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Service Duties:
- Greet members promptly and warmly.
- Present menus and offer recommendations when appropriate.
- Take and serve orders accurately.
- Monitor ticket times and coordinate with kitchen stations to ensure timely delivery of hot and cold items.
- Garnish and tray finished entrees for prompt delivery.
- Deliver food to correct tables to ensure prompt service.
- Carry take-out and delivery items to designated areas as needed.
- Monitor kitchen and service areas for cleanliness and reset as needed.
- Address member concerns professionally and positively.
- Correctly bill accounts and obtain member signatures as required.
- Assist in the setup, execution, and breakdown of private and club-hosted events.
- Provide service in both plated and buffet-style formats, ensuring timely and professional delivery of food and beverages.
- Work closely with the Events team to understand event timelines, guest expectations, and special requests.
- Ensure all event areas are clean, organized, and set to Club standards before, during, and after events.
Post-Service Duties:
- Wrap and store prepared butters, creamers, and lemon containers.
- Clean and sanitize service counters, stations, and trays.
- Take out trash and dirty linen from service stations.
- Stock linen cupboards and reset rooms according to the next day’s prospectus.
- Collect and secure silverware, glassware, and carafe.
- Check all areas for cleanliness .
- Reset dining rooms and event spaces for next service.
- Cash out and reconcile shift transactions.
- Complete assigned side work in both front and back of house.
Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Work closely with all servers, runners, bussers, bartenders, and cooks to ensure a smooth and enjoyable member experience.
- Maintain open communication with team members and supervisors.
- Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support dining and events.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for 8 hours