Michele’s is a New American restaurant by Chef Matt Baker of Michelin-starred Gravitas. Michele's is located in The Eaton.
Our cuisine is inspired by Baker’s family roots in France and influenced by local ingredients and sensibilities. Michele’s is named after Chef Matt Baker’s mother, who was born in New Orleans to French immigrants. Michele’s plans to tell the story of French-American cooking. The restaurant will pay homage to his Texas upbringing and will also represent other styles of cooking. The menu will be composed of small plates that are meant to be shared for the table, with a heavy emphasis on vegetables and seafood. Additionally, there will be a raw bar, where an 18 course Omakase menu built around raw seafood will be offered to guests. The wine list will be fun and eclectic, with varying styles and grapes. There will be a strong focus on French varietals such as: Champagne, Beaujolais and Loire Valley Wines.
A minimum experience of one to two years of service in a fine-dining or Chef-driven restaurant is ideal. Fluency in English is preferred. Menu knowledge and memorization are key for the Server role as well as focus, charm, and a high sense of urgency. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including delicious staff meals and employer matched healthcare coverage. Dinner shifts available currently with Breakfast and Lunch available in 2022.
If you are interested in joining a team who will focus on excellence, hospitality and collaboration, and would like to be part of our team please consider applying with us. Please send your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself for consideration.
To learn more about Michele’s, please visit www.michelesdc.com
Job Details
Server
Serves each and every guest with efficiency and ensuring a positive dining experience that reaches beyond guest expectations by following steps of service
- Demonstrates a sincere passion for service and hospitality
- Naturally and efficiently seeks ways to go above and beyond for each guest
- Demonstrates an ever-improving knowledge of food and beverages offered, including cocktails, by the glass wines and beers, and beverage pairings.
- Adheres to the standards of fine dining
- Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
- Set tables according to type of event and service standards.
- Answers questions on menu selections regarding ingredients and preparation
- Communicate with the management and kitchen regarding menu questions, the length of wait, recook orders, and product availability.
- Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the management and kitchen and host team.
- Record transaction in POS system at time of order.
- Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.
- Present physical and accurate check to guest and process payment.
- Pick-up trays and clean tables as needed to ensure a clean dining area.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.
- Maintain cleanliness of work and guest areas by clearing, collecting and returning food and beverage items to proper area.
- Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation and safety policies.
- Complete opening and closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc.
- Work and communicate with support staff to collaboratively ensure that stations are clean, set, maintained, and broken down accordingly.
- Assist in polishing all serviceware before, during, and after the shift.
Direct Supervisor: FOH Manager
