Essential Functions:

To provide superior food and beverage service to all members and guests of the Union League, in a professional and dignified manner

Additional 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!

Physical 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

Benefits:

• 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)