EXPERIENCED SERVER

Tampa Yacht & Country Club is a 117 year old private club serving 1,450 families. As a founding member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, the Club is recognized as one of the nation’s premiere yacht clubs & has enjoyed the prestigious “Platinum Clubs of America” status since 2003. The Club’s membership is comprised of Tampa’s social & business leaders. Club facilities include a 21 thousand square foot Clubhouse with formal & informal dining rooms, an elegant ballroom & two private party rooms.

Adjacent to the Clubhouse is a poolside Snack Bar Pavilion, an Olympic Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, a Pro Shop, Fitness/Aerobics Center & Locker Rooms. In addition to the Clubhouse, there is also an Equestrian Center and a 100 slip Marina. The club sits on Hillsborough Bay offering exceptional views. Historically, the Club is known among the area’s clubs, high end restaurants & resorts for its exceptional food and service.

Here at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, we are “Ladies & Gentleman, serving Ladies & Gentleman”. We are looking for knowledgeable, experienced& positiveservers to join our growing food & beverage team. This opportunity requires previous experience as a server in an upscale food & beverage operation.

Job Summary:

To provide food & beverage service to all members & guests’, while also creating & providing excellent & memorable member experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing all members with an exceptional dining experience
• Thorough knowledge & memorization of menus (Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Alcohol, etc.)
• Ability to work cohesively with team members
• Utilization of proper food handling & service techniques
• Performing all side work duties before & after shift
• Building rapport & relationships with all members with the ability to greet them by name
• Proactively suggesting & upselling for both food & beverage
• Ensuring satisfaction from the moment a member steps through the door
• Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
• Attend to customers upon entrance
• Present restaurant menus and help customers select food/beverages
• Take and serve orders
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
• Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years’ Fine Dining or Upscale Dining required
• Attention to cleanliness and safety
• Patience and customer-oriented approach
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
• Responsible and trustworthy
• High school diploma is a plus but not required
• Country Club experience is preferred but not required
• Wine, Beer & Alcohol knowledge is necessary
• Ability to remain organized & professional in all situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Tampa Yacht Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes. We are a drug free workplace and any candidates we consider must pass a drug test and background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Fine dining restaurant
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Serving: 2 years (Required)
• Restaurant Experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person