Server - Reston Station

Farmers Restaurant Group•Reston, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Servers are experienced, confident, and capable of providing exceptional hospitality in a busy restaurant environment. They have extensive depth of knowledge about our scratch-made food and drink, can tour guide guests through our menus with ease, and are integral to creating a welcoming, clean, and relaxed experience for our guests. Our Servers become experts in our service, our operations, our brand, and our company and are often promoted to bartending or leadership roles.

Requirements

One year of experience working in full or quick service dining required
Must be 18 years old due to service of alcohol
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Responsibilities

Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages
Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
Check identification of our guests to ensure that they meet minimum-age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Enter orders into handheld computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
Run food and drinks from kitchen, pastry, and bar areas to guest tables
Bus tables throughout the guest visit and once guests have finished their meals, ensuring a clean and inviting environment
Collect payments from customers
Serve food and/or beverages to guests and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables, as required
When serving, use the specific menu item names (e.x., "Here is your 'You Caught My Rye'" or "Here is your Crispy Corn Crusted Halibut") to enhance the guest experience
Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items, such as linens, silverware, and glassware
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
Describe and recommend menu selections and wine pairings to customers
Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pour the wine for customers
Assist host by answering phones to take reservations or To Go orders, as well as greet, seat, and thank guests
Inform guests of daily specials
Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
Prepare silverware and linen place settings, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
Attend pre-shift meetings as scheduled
Stock service areas with supplies, such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments, and napkin containers
Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash
Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
Contribute to a positive team environment
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
Dental and vision plans
Paid time off
Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
Free access to company massage therapist
Discounted gym & yoga membership
Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
Training and career growth opportunities
Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs