What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Server at Cafe Meredith position at The Union League of Philadelphia?
Job Title: Server at Cafe Meredith
Reports to: Dining Room Manager, Assistant Dining Room Manager
Department: Cafe Meredith
Location: The Union League of Philadelphia (140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Description:
To provide superior food and beverage service to all members and guests of the Union League, in a professional and dignified manner
Responsibilities:
- Report to work on time. Change into a clean, pressed uniform with name tag
- Perform opening and closing side work
- Check all table linens for holes and stains and proper size for table
- Wipe all b&b plates, flatware, glassware and lamps with damp towel
- Greet all tables as they are seated using Members’ name
- Practice suggestive selling techniques and inform guests of new items and promotions
- Must have knowledge of proper wine service and the willingness to learn more through our Sommelier
- Take order with proper seat numbers
- Walk through station refreshing cocktails and maintaining tables
- Handwrite orders in a clear, orderly process
- Be flexible, dynamic and willing to work in a team environment
- Understand and practice table etiquette: Serve all women first and the host last; Serve food from the left; Remove empty plates from the right; Serve all drinks from right; Present desert menus and offer coffee/after meal drinks.
- Build rapport with members and staff alike
- Reset tables and clean station before closing
- Close out all chits properly – do end of shift report. Report to Manager before leaving
- Follow all rules and house policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Own every situation!
Skills and Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs
- Must stand for long periods of time
- Bending and lifting required
- Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently
- ServSafe Food Certified/TIP Certified is a plus
Compensation:
- Fair wages and safe working environment
- Employee meals
- Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
- Exposure to a national market
- Opportunities of promotion from within
- Educational funding for employees and Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren
- Uniforms (for uniformed employees)
- Two weeks’ vacation after one year (for full-time employees)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees)
- Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products (for full-time employees)
- Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
- Employer paid life insurance and disability program (for full-time employees)