Table Service Assistant - Williamsburg Lodge
About The Position
The role of Table Service Assistant at the Lodge Restaurants, Traditions and Sweet Tea & Barley, includes duties in all areas of the front of house and back of house.⯠The Table Service Assistant is a vital supportive position that enables the restaurant to function smoothly, allowing service staff to seamlessly provide excellent guest service. Traditions: At Traditions, we celebrate our Nation's early history by making the most of our Farm to Table program. With this, we supply our restaurant with fresh, seasonal ingredients, many of which are harvested from the ninety acres of gardens in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area and sourced local foods from family farmers, cheese makers, beekeepers and fishermen in our neighborhood. Sweet Tea & Barley: At Sweet Tea & Barley, Southern flavors shine through with the familiar, yet innovative, cuisine and casual atmosphere. From fresh salads to perfect pub bites, to satisfying sandwiches, it's the place to gather for a good time. Take it outside to the patio for a cocktail where laughter and lively conversation fill the air.
Requirements
- Must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, Sundays, holidays
- 1 - 2 years food & beverage experience or customer service experience
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Excellent public contact skills to include tact, courtesy and patience.
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a current Williamsburg James City County food handler's card and TIPS certification; applicants with an active card and certification should be prepared to present both during the interview process.
- Physical requirements include but are not limited to: Bending, lifting, stooping;
- Carrying trays weighing up to 50 pounds;
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with guests, employees and management.
- Ability to understand English is a must.
Responsibilities
- Assist servers as needed by: <li>Clearing tables
- Stocking work stations with silverware
- Removing dirty dish trays from restaurant and lounge
- Restocking juice, cream, coffee, ice as needed
- Walking food to guest tables
- Performing water and coffee service
- Folding napkins
- Running food to Lobby Lounge
- Brewing coffee and iced tea as needed
- Refill water pitchers; maintains cabinets, keeping them organized and clean, at server side stations.
- Maintain the buffet line by keeping the food trays replenished.
- Maintain food at the proper temperature.
- Perform set-up of food and utensils for buffet and breakdown at the conclusion of meal.
- Maintain clean service stations, back of house storage areas, walls around coffee and soda dispensing areas, coolers in service stations, organizes storage shelves.
- Take necessary precautions to avoid breakage of glassware and dinnerware.
- Assist with set up of dining room for each meal period; replenishes linen as necessary; resets tables to standard.
- Routinely polish tables, chairs and hi-chairs.
- Assist host with seating guests when needed; maintains daily complimentary coffee station.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
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Education Level
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