Inglenook: Events Server

Job Summary:  We are looking for fine dining servers to serve food and wine at Inglenook Winery during events.  One should be able to pour, serve, tray pass food and wine.

Equity Statement: All employees shall embrace the unique contributions based on the diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and identities of each individual as we actively create and promote a company culture that is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of all people.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Statement: All employees shall follow safe practices according to the Injury and Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP), render every possible aid to safe operations, and report all unsafe conditions or practices immediately to any management employee or People Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tray Passing abilities (30%)
  • Should be proficient in tray passing wine (flutes and stemmed wine glasses) for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to tray pass hors d’oeuvres and understand the menu for allergy conflicts for extended periods of time.
  • Should be proficient as tray passing coffee service tableside.
• Pour and present wine/water (20%)
  • Should be proficient present bottle for wine service and pour beside guests on the table as well as wine bar service.
  • Should be proficient in pouring water tableside for seated guests.
• Food Service (30%)
  • Must be able to carry plates level from the kitchen to seated guests.
  • Must be able to clear tables and plates with a team, using a service tray at times.
  • Must show friendly and welcoming demeanor to guests and fellow staff.
• Room Preparation and Presentation (20%)
  • Must be able to set chairs and square table settings.
  • Must be able to polish stemware and flatware for place settings.
  • Must be able to follow directions on table set-up and breakdown.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Requirements:

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. 
• CA Food Handler’s Certification.
• CA Responsible Beverage Service

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Knowledge of wine and fine dining service. 
• Must be able to walk briskly while holding plate/trays.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people (co-workers, guests, vendors, etc.) regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and make management aware of conditions that affect employee safety.

Work Environment:  Works indoors and outdoors. Stairs. Must be 18 and must be able to work late nights at times.

Other: 

• Must be at least age 21 to serve alcohol.
• Food Safety Handler certified.
• California RBS certification

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C(Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) 

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or Less, O
• 11 – 20 lbs, O
• 21 – 50 lbs, F
• 51 – 100 lbs, N
• Over 100 lbs, N

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or Less, O
• 13-25 lbs, O
• 26-40 lbs, O
• 41-100 lbs, N 

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound (i.e. Machinery/tractor sounds)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses)

Acknowledgments:  The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however, it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.