Company Overview

Proper Hospitality is an international hospitality company that designs, brands and operates bespoke properties and experiences. Our eponymously-named Proper Hotels are located in emerging urban innovation districts within the most exciting U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Austin. Each Proper Hotel is a unique reflection of the vibrant community around it, and shares the same excellence in service, convenience of location, and world-class amenities provided by its local networks of co-conspirators – innovators in food, beverage, technology, art, music, fashion and wellness.

Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

San Francisco Proper’s Executive Chef Jason Fox, former chef/owner of Michelin Star restaurant Commonwealth, leads the hotel’s three unique dining outlets: Villon, Charmaine’s, and La Bande. We are looking for experienced servers to join our growing Villon team. Villon is the San Francisco Proper’s flagship restaurant currently offering breakfast, lunch, and tea service.

At this time, we are anticipating an exciting re-launch of our dinner service. Chef Fox brings his extensive knowledge of progressive California cuisine to the property and draws on local ingredients and worldly flavors. Our goal is to build a team of restaurant professionals passionate about food, elevated service, and wine. We are looking for hospitality professionals who are ready to create unique/elevated experiences for our local and hotel guests. At Villon we intend to provide create an experience where guests will receive sincere hospitality while performing excellent service in a dining room creatively and beautifully designed by Kelly Wearstler. We are proud to have partnered with The Bon Vivant – they have created a unique cocktail list just for Villon!

What follows is a general overview of some of the qualifications for, and duties associated with, this position, and certain expectations regarding job performance. This is not a comprehensive job description, and it does not identify all essential job functions or duties associated with this position. It is being provided as additional information to help you better understand the position.

Job Overview

Must love hospitality!  The Server is responsible for providing efficient service to all guests in accordance with hotel standards.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Must possess a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Must be service oriented and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must possess a desire to learn about food and wine. Wine certifications are a plus but not required.  
• Keep up to date on current trends in the fine dining market
• Must be adept in wine, spirits, beer, and food knowledge
• Must possess the following wine knowledge:
• Varietal types and differentiating characteristics
• Wine regions and accompanying varietals grown in those regions
• Ability to speak eloquently and confidently about tasting profile
• General understanding of the winemaking process
• Confident sales demeanor when speaking to guests about wine
• Possess knowledge of find dining cooking techniques and processes
• Ability to remain calm, multitask, and make quick, precise decisions while under pressure in a fast moving environment
• Must posses a natural and strong sense of urgency
• Must be passionate about the cutting edge food and beverage scene
• Must be trustworthy and responsible
• Must be punctual and driven
• Must have experience working in a fine dining setting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Qualification Standards:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent education preferred
• Experience:  Over 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferred

•  ServSafe  Food Handler Certification is a prerequisite for this role.
• California Responsible Beverage Service Training & Certification is a prerequisite for this role.

Per San Francisco City Ordinance, candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be considered for this position. 

Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.