Server

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Greet and acknowledge members and guests.
• Is knowledgeable about the menu, buffet and wine list.
• Ability to time the service of each course.
• Learns members’ names and their special preferences.
• Knowledge of wines and spirits.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions):

Provide food and beverage service to club members and guests.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Sets up side station and performs assigned side (prep) work.
• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating.
• Makes sure that children are in the appropriate type of seat and are safe and secure.
• Distributes food and wine menus; answers questions.
• Fills glasses with ice water and suggests menu items.
• Ensure that the correct account numbers and names are given for billing.
• Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.
• Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
• Assembles food on tray; procures items from each station as necessary.
• Serves meals; places dishes by courses in front of each person.
• Checks back to ensure member and guest satisfaction; replenishes water and butter as necessary.
• Removes soiled dishes. Clears tables after each course and resets them with appropriate silverware.
• Presents dessert menus, suggests and serves dessert, coffee and after-dinner drinks.
• Verifies accuracy of prices, state and federal taxes, tips and other charges in the POS System.
• Keeps dining room and bus station areas clean.
• Clears, cleans and resets tables that have been vacated.
• Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
• Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager.
• Attends pre-meal meetings as requested by the Dining Room Manager, or F & B Director.
• Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
• Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
• Performs other appropriate duties assigned by Dining Room Manager or F & F Director.

Disclosure Statement:

No one Job Description, for any one position, can possibly encompass all responsibilities, which may be requested. The above Job Description defined, is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position. The objective of any position is to effectively provide the services and support for Island Country Club.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Experience:

• High School Graduation or GED.
• Two years of comparable wait service experience preferred.
• The ability to read, write and execute basic math skills.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.
• Of legal age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Alcoholic beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Work Environment:

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