Server (on-call)

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living • San Francisco, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Server provides dining service to residents and guests in dining rooms and at banquet or catering events. The role serves food and beverages in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner while maintaining customer service, sanitation, and hospitality standards. Servers help create a welcoming dining experience that meets or exceeds resident and guest expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous serving experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, senior living community, or fine dining environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, guests, visitors, and team members.
• Ability to explain menu items, answer questions, coordinate meal service, and accommodate special requests.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, guests, families, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, courteous, tactful, and service-oriented demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous serving experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, senior living community, or fine dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Set tables and maintain assigned workstations in a clean, organized, and orderly manner.
• Take food and beverage orders and provide prompt, courteous service to residents and guests.
• Deliver food and beverages accurately and efficiently.
• Clear dishes during and after meal service and reset tables for the next seating.
• Answer questions about menu items and dining options.
• Assist with plating and portioning appetizers, salads, soups, beverages, and desserts as needed.
• Provide hospitable service and welcome residents and guests professionally and warmly.
• Anticipate resident and guest needs and respond promptly to requests.
• Report concerns, service issues, and resident complaints to the Dining Room Manager.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work areas in accordance with food safety regulations and department standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene and comply with department dress code requirements.
• Complete assigned cleaning and side-work duties.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including vacuuming, refilling table condiments, and arranging tables and chairs.
• Assist food runners and kitchen staff with food delivery as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of table assignments, station numbers, room capacity, operating hours, and table setups.
• Assist with banquet, catering, and special event service as assigned.
• Attend required in-service training and education sessions.
• Participate in resident association and food committee meetings when requested.
• Support the Dining Room Manager and other food service areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional dining environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Weekday shuttle service to and from Glen Park BART Station.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED