Restaurant Server Job in Berkshire County

Salary: $15/hr + DOE plus gratuity (est. gratuity $500/wk)

Schedule: mixed. 3p-11p, 7a-3p, weekends, holidays

TEC is recruiting for a high-end Restaurant Server for a double Forbes Five-Star awarded hotel and a triple Diamond awarded Restaurant who is the leader in service and personal attention.

The ideal candidate is friendly and attentive, ambitious and engaged. This position will assist the Wine Sommelier with the curation of the wine cellar, daily dinner service, and will be required to assist as a server or service bartender when business or staffing levels dictate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to adhere to State Liquor License standards
• Ability to communicate effectively and serve guests graciously to the Restaurant’s Forbes Five-Star standards
• Memorization of the beer, wine, and specialty cocktail list, as well as, breakfast lunch and dinner menu
• Ability to manage multiple tables at one time
• Accommodate special requests to guests, or offer alternatives
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Ability to deal with difficult guests
• Ensure restaurants are clean and dusted and checklists are completed
• Provide service that exceeds guest’s expectations
• Ability to uphold our Forbes and AAA standards
• Ability to upsell and work well with a team
• Ensure outlets are stocked for the day
• Prepares the Dining Room for service, which includes rearranging the space, polishing silverware, glassware and preparing service items
• Assisting the Hotel with Room Service deliveries, in room set-ups and breakdowns as well as any special amenity delivery
• Ability to adhere to State Liquor License standards

Qualifications

• Wine knowledge and bartending experience preferred
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Able to multitask efficiently
• Strong organizational skills
• Applicants must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Experience as a Server a must! Fine dining experience preferred