Position:

Food Server

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager

Classification:

Non-exempt

Department:

Bar & Grill

Hours:

Flexible (weekdays, weekends, and holidays)

Wage Range:

$5/hr. for AM shift, plus healthy tips

$3.50/hr. for PM shift, plus healthy tips

Certifications:

New Mexico alcohol server’s certificate and ANSI Food Handler’s Certification

Summary of Position:

Will provide food and beverage service to clientele in a professional, gracious and courteous manner.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid New Mexico alcohol server’s certificate
• Must have a current ANSI Food Handler’s Certification
• Two (2) years or more bartending and serving experience in fine dining
• Must possess a positive, cheerful personality with strong interpersonal skills
• Must maintain a high level of customer service awareness
• Highly dependable

Essential Duties

Set Up

• Set upside station and performs assigned side work
• Place cushions on patio chairs; Sanitize patio tables; Fill the ice bucket
• Set tables with sugar, salt, and pepper shakers
• Set placemats and roll ups; Places flowers on inside tables
• Prepare coffee, replaces coffee, cups, and saucers; Polish and/or roll silverware sets
• Repeat process for the dinner shift as well as sets out clean tablecloths on appropriate tables
• Refill oil and vinegar cruets as needed; Fold napkins and roll-ups as needed

Serving:

• Greets and provides immediate attention to all guests upon arrival/seating, distributes menus and describes specials
• upon request, fills glasses with ice water while guests decide upon order; answers question and suggests menu items

Takes orders and upsells when possible, while serving, sets bread and butter on tables

• Submits food orders from the computer into kitchen; Informs culinary staff about any special cooking instructions or guest requests
• Serves meal; places dishes by courses in front of each person; serves from left of the person
• Continue to bus assigned tables, while checking back to ensure guests satisfaction
• Replenishes water and butter as necessary
• Assist Wait Staff/Bartender/Restaurant Manager if needed
• Remove soiled dishes
• Suggest and serves dessert, coffee, and after dinner drinks
• Keep tables, dining room and bus station clean and tidy

Billing:

• Charge and verify specific client account number on the open POS computer system and on all final checks
• Verify the accuracy of all prices, charges, and serviced items that are listed on the billing prior to presenting the bill to the guest
• Present bill to appropriate guest for signing

Closing:

Responsible at the end of every shift for:

• Printing the server report for all Credit Card sales
• Place chits in order according to Chit Report
• Complete all information on the Drop Envelope and deposit into safe
• Printing POS server report

Miscellaneous:

• Advise supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur
• Perform clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager
• Attend pre-meal meetings as requested by the Restaurant Manager
• Support all Quail Run Company Policies and Procedures; Ensure that all legal requirements are consistently adhered to

Skills/Performance Standards

Basic mathematical skills; Computer experience preferably in Jonas, Squirrel, or other equivalent POS software programs

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 lbs., including trays, chairs, tables, etc. Requires walking or standing during entire shift. Requires regular and timely attendance for all scheduled shifts.

Other Duties

This list may not be all inclusive, and it is inevitable that other duties will arise from time to time. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that different tasks be performed when business needs warrant change. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5.00 - $7.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus
• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM 87505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Upon hire, are you able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and booster?

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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