POOLSIDE CAFE SERVER

GATE HR•Jacksonville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club is hiring a Poolside Cafe Server for the Spring to Fall 2025 season. The Wheelhouse Cafe has a full-size bar and dining room serving the adult, family, and children’s pool areas. The role calls for an energetic, self-motivated team member who upholds high standards for the guest experience at a yacht and country club on the St. Johns River. The server helps guests enjoy their dining experience through a positive attitude, product knowledge, high-quality service, use of guests’ names, and teamwork. Duties include preparing the dining area, attending pre-shift meetings, welcoming and guiding members and guests through their meals, processing checks accurately, completing sidework, and assisting with other service tasks as assigned. The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to remain on one’s feet and move quickly for several hours while lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written or oral directions in English.
At least six months of food service or private club server experience, including use of a point-of-sale (POS) computer system.
Knowledge of finer points of service; alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages; course sequence; utensils, plateware, and glassware; and appropriate equipment and its safety features.
Ability to work on one’s feet and move quickly for several hours at a time.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds, including furniture and food and beverage items, individually, on racks or trays, or by cases.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Arrive punctually and consistently on time.
Maintain professional, clean, and appropriate attire and a welcoming demeanor; wear a name tag.
Complete sidework before opening.
Set up tables and ensure tableware, furnishings, seasonings, sugar holders, flowers, and linens are clean and properly arranged.
Attend pre-shift meetings to learn daily specials and other information.
Greet members and their guests promptly and warmly.
Guide members and guests through their dining experience and communicate with them frequently.
Enter member checks accurately and promptly using the POS system.
Communicate with the Cafe Captain or Service Director about when to close.
Clean the station and complete required sidework.
Close and check all member checks at the end of the shift.
Submit checkout to the Café Captain or Service Director.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Café Captain or Service Director to support quality member service.