SERVER

JOB TITLE: Server

WORK AREA: Clubhouse

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Food & Beverage Director

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, southern hospitality and beautiful scenery welcome you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven vibrant communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige and opportunity. We invite you to become a part of The Cliffs family. Once you visit, you’ll understand how unique and welcoming our communities are. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our members are gracious and kind, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Our members have made The Cliffs their home, and we hope you will too!

Our Mission is to deliver high quality experiences and activities by building a strong team of associates whose focus is practicing excellence through relationship-building and industry best practices designed to enrich the lives of our members and staff. If you’d like to be challenged daily, advance in your career and be a part of something bigger than any one individual, The Cliffs is the place for you!

Your goal is to strive to offer Members, Guests of Members and Employees opportunities to develop and sustain their personal balance of Total Wellness to achieve a fulfilling and abundant life for themselves and their families. You will support the “Cliffs Commitment” goals of focusing on “Relational Service”, “Details” and “Continuous Improvement”. You will display a commitment to Continuous Improvement of the Cliffs Experience to deliver Diverse Food and Beverage Experiences, Value, Enhanced Wellness Choices, World-class Golf, and Aligned and Engaged Members to support membership growth for financial sustainability.

JOB DUTIES:

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  Ensure an inspired, aligned and transparent long term partnership of Members, Associates and Vendors dedicated to encouraging sustainable Total Wellness in all of its attributes including physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, ecological and financial wellness.
• Provide Relational Service to all Members and Guests of Members.
• Focus on Details to provide high quality products and service to Members.
• Strive for Continuous Improvement in knowledge, quality, consistency, service, products, work environment, financial metrics, safety, wellness and member satisfaction.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests and enters orders in our point-of-sale system.
• Accurately describes menu items, specials, drinks, and wines for guest satisfaction.
• Interacts with the bartender, properly setting up glasses for drinks.
• Set dining room station
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Interacts with co-workers in tandem, communicating clearly and precisely.
• Accommodates any special requests that the kitchen is able to deliver for the guest.
• Up-sells established menu items or specials to maximize food and beverage revenues.
• Serves menu items to guests in a prompt and courteous manner and according to established service standards.
• Notes timing of meal progression and notifies kitchen staff.
• Performs pre-and post-shift sidework; stock service station, make coffee, etc.
• Settles customer payments; receives change from cashier and returns change promptly to guest.
• May assist Host or Hostess with greeting/seating guests and filling glasses.
• Knowledge of the menu items and the accompaniments for them, along with the daily specials.
• Answers questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
• Monitors and observes guest's dining experience. Ensures guests are satisfied with the food and service. Responds promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Removes used tableware between courses and provides tableware for the next course.
• Assists runner as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Maintains the tidiness of the table throughout the meal. Is ready and willing to assist bus person with clearing and resetting tables.
• Reports all equipment problems and maintenance issues to F&B Supervisor.
• Attends all educational staff meetings.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Some high school education.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age (serving alcohol)
• Minimum 1+ years prior serving experience in a quality club/hotel/restaurant
• Knowledge of fine wines and food preferred
• Strong listening and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "customer first" mentality
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to adhere to quality standards for safety, sanitation and food handling
• Experience with using computers
• Must be willing to work weekend, holiday, and evening shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds from floor to heights to above shoulder height.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to stand and continuously “move” throughout the workday.

The Cliffs Offers:

A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example

Premier training

Excellent compensation

Our best benefits package including health, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, 401(k) with employer contribution* (Available to full-time employees)

Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives (Available to full-time employees)

A work/life balance!

Free parking

Discounted Employee meals

Complimentary golf at seven world-renowned courses

Discretionary Bonuses

Benefits

Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/Dependent care spending account, Wellness Program and generous paid time off including 15 paid vacation days and 9 paid holidays per year.

In-person applications are welcome between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 3851 Highway 11 Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

The Cliffs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Cliffs and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.