Server (Seasonal)

Delicato Family Vineyards • Geyserville, CA

326d • $16 - $23

About The Position

The Server provides excellent food and beverage service to all guests and strives to maintain a clean, friendly environment for employees and guests to enjoy. This position is responsible for all orders and maintaining cleanliness throughout established dining areas, whether at restaurant or poolside.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ months serving experience
• Comparable restaurant service background
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• TIPS Certification or Certified within 90 days of employment
• CA Food Handlers certification required

Nice To Haves

• OpenTable and DinerWare experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Welcomes guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner
• Takes food and beverage orders from guests accurately and with a positive attitude
• Works together with culinary staff to ensure food is expedited quickly and correctly
• Describes the selection of food and beverage menu items to guests by offering interesting, and vivid descriptions
• Provides each menu item's taste, origin, and preparation methods; maintains knowledge about the menu, and all ingredients
• Provides wine presentations and recommendations
• Inspects cleanliness and presentation of all book checks, trays, chinaware, plastic GoVino glasses, and flatware before use
• Clears tables and resets them neatly and according to specification
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas throughout the day by clearing, collecting, and returning food and beverage items to proper areas
• Communicates guest orders including special dietary needs, allergies, or requests to the respective staff
• Attends line-ups and is aware of promotions and events that are going on at the winery
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up details
• Checks in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverage
• Promotes restaurants, wines, tasting room, wine club and upcoming events
• Performs side work including, but not limited to, cleaning, stocking, polishing silverware, plastic GoVino glass, folding napkins, bussing, and resetting tables and chairs
• Takes lead in any guest issues that may arise during shift and informs management
• Prepares checks accurately with appropriate discounts if applicable
• Handles cash, credit, debit, and gift card transaction; ensures charges are accurate and returns correct change to guests; balances the cash register at the end of the day
• Performs opening and closing duties as needed, including complete paperwork correctly after the end of every shift, and ensures that all tasks are carried out before the end of shift
• Ensures that the Department areas are left clean and presentable at the end of each shift
• Thanks guests when departing and invites them back

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with nearly full coverage for employees and a large percentage for dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Wine & merchandise discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED