Pier Teaki Server

Escape the downtown hustle and bustle and join our team at Pier Teaki for stunning waterfront views and a tiki bar atmosphere. Pier Teaki is located at the edge of the new St. Pete Pier and proudly part of the Teak and Birchwood family. We are passionately committed to the highest quality of hospitality, dining and nightlife in St. Petersburg. We are seeking professionals who share our enthusiasm for this commitment to join our team. 

Job Purpose:

Servers are key to the guest experience and assist patrons by providing information to help food and beverage selections, presenting ordered choices, and maintaining dining ambiance.

Duties:

• Prepares rooftop for service by preparing napkins, service plates, utensils, etc.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting items; explaining specials; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
• Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests
• Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
• Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars
• Responds to additional guest requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, being alert to patron spills or other special needs
• Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant, inviting patrons to return
• Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bill, accepting payment, delivering bill and payment to guest, returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements:

• Must possess general wine and cocktail knowledge
• General math skill
• Verbal communication
• Quality customer service
• High energy level
• Selling to customer needs
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs, stand on feet for extended periods of time, and withstand Florida's outdoor weather

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K, Meal Discounts