Seasonal Server

Saddle & Cycle Club•Chicago, IL

1d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Saddle & Cycle Club is a prestigious private club known for its impeccable service, luxurious amenities, and vibrant community. With a legacy spanning over a century, we offer an unparalleled experience. We are currently seeking a Director of Facilities to join our team and be part of an esteemed organization dedicated to providing exceptional experiences to our Members and their Guests. JOB SUMMARY The Server provides table service to members and guests by taking orders for food and beverages, delivering orders to the table, and ensuring that members have a pleasant dining experience.

Requirements

Customer service skills with a friendly and welcoming approach
Professional attitude and high standard of dress and presentation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Well-organized with the ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately
Excellent knowledge of food, wines, and spirits
Ability to operate point-of-sale systems including printing and closing checks
Basic math Skills include the ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles during emergency situations
High School Diploma; minimum 1 year comparable food and beverage service experienced in Club or fine dining environment preferred.
Must be at least 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages.
Ability to effectively read, analyze, and interpret reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions from  Members, Guests, Vendors, Managers, and Team Members.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as probability, division, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The Team Member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance.
The Team Member is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
The Team Member may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Greet members as they are seated at the table; ensure the table is clean and that utensils, napkins, and other needs have been provided conforming to the standards of excellence for quality, professionalism, and friendliness
Distribute food and wine menus and answer questions
Fill glasses with iced water and suggest menu items
Place orders with the kitchen; inform cooks about any special cooking instructions
Efficiently serve food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offer suggestions on daily specials and wine selections
Ensure that food is prepared correctly and to members’ satisfaction; return incorrect or improperly cooked orders to the kitchen
Remove soiled dishes; clear tables after each course and reset them with appropriate silverware
Prepare members’ checks and collects payments; handle all member charges and credit card charges as prescribed by standard operating procedures
Collect plates and clear the table as members finish their meals
Advise the manager of any complaints as soon as they occur
Assist with other tasks such as cleaning the dining area, breakdown of displays or side stations, and preparing silverware and condiments
All other duties as assigned and not outlined above