Assistant Food Server Specialty
About The Position
The Assistant Food Server Specialty supports the serving team by delivering food throughout the meal and providing attentive service in a specialty dining environment. The role requires thorough knowledge of food and beverage offerings, daily specials, menu ingredients, cooking methods, and restaurant service standards. The assistant coordinates with the Front Waiter and Kitchen Team to meet guest needs and ensure that courses are delivered accurately and on time. The position also involves clearing and resetting tables, communicating guest dining preferences to the host team, and performing other duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- One year of food and beverage experience; experience in a fine dining restaurant is preferred.
- Working knowledge of food specialty or cuisine and service standards in specific restaurants.
- Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry trays weighing approximately 40 pounds.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer system to place food and beverage orders and process payments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any necessary licenses or certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Food and beverage experience in a fine dining restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Maintain complete knowledge of food and beverage menu items and daily specials.
- Understand and meet sequence-of-service requirements for the Back Waiter/Food Specialist role and the serving team.
- Deliver all ordered food items throughout the meal.
- Communicate with the Front Waiter to determine guests’ special needs or requirements before seating.
- Prepare for each course by ensuring the necessary ware, condiments, and other items are at the table before delivery.
- Demonstrate outstanding serving skills and memorize scripted descriptions of menu items, including ingredients and cooking methods.
- Ensure guest needs are met before departing the table.
- Coordinate food timing with the Kitchen Team and Front Waiter.
- Understand the ordering system and deliver each food item to the correct guest without asking guests to identify their orders.
- Communicate accurately with the Front Waiter to ensure food is delivered as requested.
- Serve all courses, including dessert.
- Thank guests as they depart according to scripted requirements.
- Assist the team with clearing and resetting tables.
- Communicate guests’ dining preferences to the host team for recording in guest history.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
