Server - Wellesley

Job DetailsJob Location:

SW Wellesley•Wellesley, MA 02482

Salary Range:

$20.00•$55.00

HourlyJob Category:

Restaurant•Food ServiceThe Server position is responsible for enhancing the guest experience by recommending and serving food and beverages according to Smith & Wollensky's high-quality standards. The Server is one of the primary contacts that a guest has, interacts directly with guests to take orders, provide menu recommendations, and deliver food and beverages promptly and accurately. The Server must always maintain a friendly and attentive demeanor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet guests warmly, take their food and beverage orders. Explain menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to guests. Ask about allergies. Enter food and beverage orders into POS system accurately. Provide attentive and personalized service, anticipating guests' needs. Check on guests during their meals to ensure satisfaction and address requests/concerns. Refill drinks, clear plates, and reset tables. Assist with tidying tables, clearing leftovers, setting up stations, and maintaining a pleasant dining area. Handle guest complaints or concerns professionally and bring issues to management when necessary. Present bills to guests and process payment transactions accurately and quickly. Participate in pre-shift meetings and training sessions as required. Collaborate with fellow servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service. Qualifications Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle cash and paperwork accurately. Demonstrates good judgment. Must be knowledgeable of Smith & Wollensky's menus, policies, and procedures. Must be well versed in Point-of-Sale system. Exhibits and uses good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness. Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant setting.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a restaurant or customer service role is preferred. Smith & Wollensky offers its servers incredible benefits, such as paid time off, 401K, a flexible schedule, complimentary family meals at each shift, employee dining discounts (50% off when dining with friends or family) & opportunities for advancement. Smith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle cash and paperwork accurately. Demonstrates good judgment. Must be knowledgeable of Smith & Wollensky's menus, policies, and procedures. Must be well versed in Point-of-Sale system. Exhibits and uses good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness. Must be able to perform under pressure in a high-volume restaurant setting.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a restaurant or customer service role is preferred. Smith & Wollensky offers its servers incredible benefits, such as paid time off, 401K, a flexible schedule, complimentary family meals at each shift, employee dining discounts (50% off when dining with friends or family) & opportunities for advancement. Smith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.