Job description

Engaging personalities provide friendly service to the membership in the Courtside Café. Restaurant experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate. Courtside Café servers are a one-stop shop of the trade: Taking orders, interacting with members, making smoothies, delivering food, bussing tables, and brewing up cappuccinos – Courtsiders do it all! The casual dining server is ideal for a fun part time gig or an entry level full-time position at the Club - candidates must be 18 yrs of age.

Job Summary:

Provide food and beverage service to club members and guests

Job Tasks:

• Sets up the restaurant and performs assigned side work.

• Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating.
• Presents menus and answers questions.
• Takes members’ and guests’ orders; suggestively sells food and beverage items, if appropriate.
• Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
• Serves meals; places dishes by courses in front of each person.

• Checks back to ensure member and guest satisfaction
• Removes soiled dishes.
• Prepares smoothies according to recipes
• Prepares and servers wine, beer and cocktails
• Takes takeout orders over the phone
• Verifies accuracy of member billing when closing out the shift
• Keeps tables, dining room and bus station areas clean.
• Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
• Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager.
• Attends pre-meal meetings
• Thanks members and guests; invites them to return.
• Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
• Performs other appropriate duties assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years server experience
• Energetic personality and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems
• Available to work flexible hours
• Team Player attitude

Requirements:

• Adherence to professional appearance standards & club policies
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs
• Constantly standing, walking, and reaching during shift
• Available to work nights, holidays, and weekends

Benefits - parttime

• Free staff meals
• 401K w/matching

Benefits - fulltime

• Free staff meals
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k w/matching
• Paid Time Off

About the club:

A beautiful setting, a competitive salary, a convenient location, and a dedicated team - these are just a few examples of what makes Merion an attractive place to begin or grow your career. Located one block from the train station, The Merion Cricket Club is a private family club on the historic Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. It is a lively and energetic environment filled with year-round racquet sports, first-class dining and banquet facilities, a new modern fitness center and a resort-style aquatics complex. Service-oriented applicants willing to share their knowledge, professionalism and courteous personality will flourish in our Merion culture focused on providing exceptional member experiences in a team-oriented environment. Staff camaraderie is a cornerstone to providing this exceptional service and friendships are born over daily staff meals, our annual holiday party and employee appreciation events. Merion provides flexible work schedules as well as desirable full-time benefits including paid vacation, paid sick time, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan and life insurance. If you would like to become part of our team, apply today.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Haverford, PA 19041: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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