CASUAL DINING SERVER

Job DetailsJob Location: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $3.10 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceFarmington Country Club presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our high-volume and fast-paced Food and Beverage Operations team as an Casual Restaurant Server! Our servers consistently deliver high-quality service to our members and their guests in a friendly, professional manner An ideal candidate has a background in serving, has wine & beverage knowledge, and is looking to give members and their guests fantastic, personalized service. An ideal Casual Restaurant Server candidate is available evenings and weekends, as is looking to work 3-5 shifts a week, and is comfortable working both inside and outside dining areas within our Casual Restaurant, The Grill.

The Grill is the go-to spot for members of Farmington Country Club, and is a casual sit-down restaurant & bar with a focus on American Bistro style cuisine with a complimenting bar program. The Grill hosts four different dining options – the Bar & Pub, the Dining Room, the Terrace, and the Take-Out. Member expectations often differ between the spaces, although they are still there to enjoy the same great food, elevated drinks, and excellent service. The Grill is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner service 7 days a week.

Operation Hours:

Breakfast 7:30am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-2:30pm
Pub Menu & Bar Service 2:30pm-5:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm
Late Night Service 9:00pm-10:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays

Shifts:

Breakfast/Lunch Shift: 6:45am-3:30pm
Lunch Shift: 10:00am-3:30pm
Dinner Shift: 3:00-11:00pm

Pay:

Restaurant servers make $3.10/hourly base pay. All checks in the restaurant have an automatic 20% gratuity and members have the opportunity to give an additional tip. Servers work on a tip pool system that automatically pools all tips & additional gratuity between the team. Servers also tip out bartenders, bussers and runners a percentage of sales. The average sales per cover for lunch is $24.83 and the average sales per cover for dinner $33.70

Responsibilities:

Follow staff checklists for opening, side-work, and closing duties
Maintain cleanliness of tables and chairs and ensure proper set-up
Write down and commit to memory daily specials
Greet members by name throughout their dining experience
Maintain extensive food, beer, wine, and liquor knowledge (includes: ingredients, cooking procedures, etc.), in order to provide accurate information to members
Take beverage and food orders and input them accurately into the POS
Ask for identification for anyone ordering alcohol who appears to be under the age of 30
Deliver beverages and food to tables according to position numbers and kitchen service standards
Verify name and account number for every chit; settle chits accurately
Maintain table cleanliness throughout meal; monitor beverage levels
Be attentive to Terrace and North Lawn with cocktail service
Assist with seating and communicate with host or manager as tables open
Clean and reset tables; check chair and floor cleanliness
Maintain continuous floor presence throughout the shift
Communicate and assist other Floor Teammates. Assume busser, runner or server duties as needed
Follow Club and department safety and sanitation procedures
Report lost or forgotten items to managers
Complete other duties as assigned thoroughly and in a timely manner
Advise managers of staff or member concerns and suggestions
Participate in staff pre-shift meetings
Adhere to Virginia ABC Laws

QualificationsQualifications: 

 Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age
 A minimum of one year of similar food service experience preferred
Wine & beverage knowledge preferred
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 30 pound
Must be able to walk and stand for six hours consecutively
Strong teamwork and communication skills
A high level of professionalism is required
This is a year-round position and is not intended for summer-only employment. Candidates must have availability to work throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.