Job Overview Join our vibrant team as a Server in our prestigious Italian Fine Dining restaurant, where passion for exceptional cuisine meets outstanding guest service. In this role, you will be the face of our restaurant, delivering memorable dining experiences through attentive service, expert beverage knowledge, and a genuine hospitality attitude. Your energy and professionalism will ensure every guest feels welcomed, valued, and delighted with their visit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary and beverage expertise while working in a lively, upscale environment that celebrates the art of fine dining. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Take Guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing salesmanship techniques. Promote and recommend dish. Complete opening and closing duties as assigned. Input order into point-of-sale system (tablet). Legibly document orders when point of sale system is inoperative and distribute orders to appropriate manufacturing stations. Retrieve and serve food and all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to Guest in accordance with restaurant standards. Open wine/champagne bottles and serve in accordance with restaurant standards. Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to Guest in accordance with restaurant standards. Anticipate Guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all Guests, however busy. Interact in courteous and professional manner with Guests, supervisors, and co-workers. Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving Guest complaints. Follow supervisor's instructions. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas. Remove soiled wares from tables as needed and transport to dishwashing area. Clear each course and clean and re-set tables of assigned station when needed according to restaurant standards. Present Guest checks (tablet) and process payments. Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies. Report tips at the end of assigned shift. Complete server close out per restaurant standards. Complete closing duties as assigned. Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor. Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule. Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities. Qualifications Must meet all applicable legal age requirements for the service of alcoholic beverages. At least 3 years of fine dining experience in a full-service restaurant, craft cocktail, fine-dining, or upscale hospitality environment. Must have at least (two) years of experience in the Food and Beverage or Hospitality industry. Strong knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS, Micros, Toast; familiarity with OpenTable is a plus. Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, coworkers, and management and to understand and follow safety, sanitation, and operational instructions Strong knowledge of Italian cuisines, craft cocktails and mixology techniques. Knowledge of Italian wines and beverage pairing preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide valid documentation in compliance with I-9 requirements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable law. Employment is contingent upon completion of legally required or job-related pre-employment screening, where applicable and permitted by law. 1 year of hosting or hospitality experience in upscale environment Must be available to work at least 20 hours a week. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or any associate program equivalent 1 year of serving experience in upscale environment Food handlers and RBS card Supervisory Responsibility This position has not supervisory responsibility Physical Demands Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (entire shift). Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Frequent reaching, bending, and repetitive motions. Ability to safely handle glassware, tools, and bar equipment Stands during entire shift. Reaches, bends and stoops frequently. Verbally communicates with guests and phone callers. This position requires frequent washing of hands. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position may require long hours, evenings, weekend work and holidays. Travel No travel required Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement Spectrum Restaurant Management Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Join us if you're passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality in a lively Italian fine dining setting! Bring your enthusiasm for food, drinks, and guest relations to create unforgettable moments for every guest who walks through our doors.

Pay:

$16.90 - $17.50 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Fine dining: 2 years (Required) Italian Upscale restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Hospitality:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Food Handlers Card (Required) RBS (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (Required)

Work Location:

In person