Fine Dining Server
About The Position
Servers at Eddie & Vinny’s deliver attentive, knowledgeable, and personalized hospitality to create an exceptional dining experience for each guest. The role includes guiding guests through an elevated coastal Italian menu, making recommendations, coordinating food and beverage orders with the kitchen and bar, and maintaining guest satisfaction throughout service. Servers also handle payments, maintain tables and service areas, complete side work, follow safety and sanitation standards, and collaborate with the team to support smooth restaurant operations. The position is physically and mentally demanding. Servers spend much of their time on their feet and must remain composed under pressure while interacting tactfully and patiently with guests and coworkers. The work environment includes potential hazards such as cuts, slips, trips, falls, and burns. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Only local candidates will be contacted; relocation is not available. The posting describes this as an immediate opening.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of serving experience in a high-volume, upscale, or fine-dining restaurant is preferred.
- Strong understanding of food, wine, and cocktail pairings and fine-dining service standards.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for hospitality.
- Polished appearance, positive attitude, and ability to remain composed under pressure.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers and support a team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Commitment to following food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service guidelines.
- Must have or be willing to obtain required food handler and alcohol service certifications.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; regular talking or hearing; occasional sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Required sensory abilities include sight, taste, smell, and hearing.
- Local candidates only; relocation is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Serving experience in a high-volume, upscale, or fine-dining restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly, guide them through the menu, and make personalized recommendations.
- Provide attentive and efficient service and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders, communicate them to the kitchen and bar, and deliver items promptly.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of menu ingredients, preparation methods, and daily specials.
- Recommend and upsell menu items, cocktails, and wines.
- Handle guest inquiries, special requests, and dietary restrictions professionally and carefully.
- Process payments accurately, including cash, credit cards, and gift certificates.
- Set up, clean, and maintain tables and service areas before, during, and after shifts.
- Monitor guest satisfaction, anticipate needs, and promptly address concerns or issues.
- Collaborate with team members and management to maintain smooth service and resolve challenges.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Complete side work, including stocking supplies, polishing glassware, and resetting tables.
- Participate in team meetings, tastings, and training sessions.
- Represent Eddie & Vinny’s with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
