We are looking for skilled SERVERS to join the Duke’s Huntington Beach team! The starting rate is $15.50/hr plus tips (The combined rate is up to $25-50/hour). We are especially looking for employees who can work weekends and holidays. A minimum of three days of availability is required. Other scheduling availability is subject to review upon application.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Meal Program with fresh cooked meals during each shift
• 50% Food and Beverage discount
• Referral Program
• Anniversary of Employment Gift Program
• Sales Competitions
• Rewards and Recognition program (quarterly awards, safe-work practice incentives, and more!)

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL – Provide the highest level of service to our guests by being responsible for all preparation, interaction, and steps of service needed to exceed guest expectations in the restaurant. Essential Job Functions include the following:

• Assist in preparing restaurant for service.
• Greet all guests and co-workers in a warm, personal, friendly manner.
• Review menus with guests and answer questions about menu items, offering descriptions and making recommendations. Inform guests of daily specials including pricing if not listed on the menu. Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Follow T S protocol and inform manager on duty for all noted guest allergies.
• Take guests' food and beverage orders and enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• Check guests' identification to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcohol.
• Serve food and beverages to guests, taking extra care to perform any additional table-side preparation or service as required.
• Describe and recommend wines to guests; bring selection to table with appropriate glasses and pour.
• Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables, and take them to kitchen for cleaning. Prepare table for next guest.
• Prepare certain hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages for guests.
• Perform food preparation duties as required such as preparing side salads and desserts. Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving as required.
• Prepare and present guest checks, ensuring any special requests are followed (such as split checks), and collect corresponding payments.
• Assist the entire service team throughout meal period to ensure all guest expectations are exceeded.
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
• Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding scheduling and attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns; personal, employee or guest injury.
• Follow food safety program guidelines of handwashing, bare hands, hygiene and health.

The role of SERVER is essential to the success of our restaurant. We rely on these individuals to create an unforgettable dining experience! They work alongside other departments to effectively execute all steps of service so that guests can guests enjoy our quality food, excellent service, and beautiful location. We are looking for SERVERS that share our values of continuous improvement, pride in our employees, serving our communities, ‘ohana, and most of all FUN.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED SKILLS:

• California Food Handler Card required.
• Responsible Beverage Certification required.
• 1 year external serving experience preferred.
• US Work Authorization required. We use E-Verify to confirm Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Guest Oriented - Ability to take care of guests needs while following T S procedures.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety as well as safely operate and handle all required equipment, appliances, and tools. Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication - Ability to communicate by speaking, effectively and clearly with guests, coworkers, and management. Ability to actively listen and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Response to direction - Receive and follow direction from supervisor; follow direction of computer generated tickets.
• Teamwork Abilities - Ability to work together with a team in a positive manner to achieve a common goal.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Neat and well groomed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand, walk, use hands, fingers, reach and lift carry 11-25 lbs – Constantly
• Climb, squat, kneel and bend – Frequently
• Reach above shoulder, lift, carry, push and pull 26-50 lbs - Occasionally