THE EASTERLY [ST. THOMAS] | SERVER

OUR EXCITING WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Easterly [St. Thomas] is a waterfront dining oasis offering innovative craft cocktails and wood-fired cuisine representative of the rustic Caribbean. The menu is ocean-to-table focused, and utilizes locally grown produce and local flavors to compliment the dishes. The Easterly offers one of the Virgin Island’s most robust beverage programs with unique handcrafted cocktails, twists on Caribbean favorites, and an extensive list of craft beers & wine. Tucked away in an oasis of palm trees and rich greenery, the restaurant exudes a Bohemian-island vibe, and offers a social, vibrant and interactive dining experience.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The ideal candidate is a practiced problem solver, maintains a calm demeanor under pressure, persists to get the job done, and enjoys working alongside a large team to improve performance and increase retention.

We are looking for dynamic servers who are self-motivated, dedicated and have a strong passion for food and beverage! Our core value of genuine hospitality starts with our employees and we are dedicated to their development in all aspects of the restaurant. We seek enthusiastic, ambitious and humble staff that want to be a part of The Easterly culture. We look forward to meeting you!

WHO WE ARE

We believe in living our values, some of which are:

• Without integrity, all else fails.
• We believe in the ongoing training and development of our staff, and see it as a worthy investment in the future of the company.
• Without creativity, there is no innovation.
• We believe that only a happy and professional staff can give the level of personal service we demand.
• We believe in providing legendary service – the unique and powerful sort of personal care and attention that our guests tell stories about.
• We expect to work hard, exude professionalism, and have fun in the workplace - simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and lunch shifts
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work well with others
• Candidates must be punctual, reliable, self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented
• 2+ years of serving experience
• Must complete server quizzes and obtain a satisfactory score
• Must have a strong food and beverage knowledge
• Strong attention to small details
• Uncompromising work ethic with a relish for new challenges

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Welcome guests into our home, get to know them, and treat each and every guest like a VIP
• Perform opening and closing duties to standards required
• Complete regular deep cleaning of the restaurant
• Set up and detail the dining room and stations to standards required
• Maintaining water levels of guest
• Confident and correct use of the POS system for order entry and payment processing.
• Mark, clear, and reset according to the pacing of the menu
• Clean and polish silverware and glassware
• Effectively communicate service irregularities to management
• Maintain the table
• Assist in bathroom checks
• Provide knowledgeable, approachable, efficient, energetic, and thoughtful service at all times
• Have a full knowledge of food and beverage menu items including the major components of a dish/drink; this may include ingredients and their source, simple descriptions of unfamiliar ingredients, preparation, and/or execution of correct food and beverage service
• Adhere to grooming and dress code standards

COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay
• Room for advancement
• 50% discount at The Easterly [St. Thomas].
• 25% discount at Ballast Hospitality Restaurants.
• Flexible Schedule

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Easterly [St. Thomas] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.