Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Fairweather is seeking a Server with elevated, restaurant experience to join an experience-focused front of house team.
Servers guide our guests, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages, ingredients and general preparation of items on our menu. Servers exhibit great communication skills and a pleasant friendly attitude at all times.
Servers take orders efficiently and accurately, maintain a neat and orderly environment, and ensure that guests have an unforgettable experience. First and foremost, Servers are part of the Fariweather Team; a Server's job is to be present for their co-workers and to work together to make the guest experience the highest priority.
Duties
- Accurately take guests' orders and input into POS system while maintaining correct transaction records
- Comply with Fairweather and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
- Comply with Fairweather safety plan and standards as set forth in training materials
- Effectively communicate guest needs with the management team
- Ensure compliance with all State and local alcohol ordinances and the implementation of those ordinances
- Interact with guests with positivity and composure in all circumstances
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of every item on the menu and answer guest questions with clarity and confidence, providing recommendations upon request
- Provide friendly, gracious, motivated, detail oriented, and responsive service to create a memorable dining experience for guests
- Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
- Serve tables as directed by management and in compliance with Fariweather training
- Work in collaboaration with staff to ensure food and beverage is received by guests in a timely manner
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
- Able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Be of legal age to serve alcohol
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- General knowledge of industry safety standards and procedures
- Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- State applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
- Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($10.65 - $16.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits
Required Skills
Thorough Knowledge of Food, Beverages, Ingredients, and Menu Items
Great Communication Skills
Pleasant and Friendly Attitude
Efficient Order Taking
Maintaining a Neat and Orderly Environment
Ensuring Unforgettable Guest Experience
compliance with sanitation and health standards
Safety Protocols
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Nestled in the heart of Chelsea’s buzzing gallery district, The Fairweather at the High Line Hotel is a completely unique and inspiring respite from the harried pace of downtown Manhattan. Featuring an outdoor seasonal bar with bright, summery cocktails perfect for a sunny afternoon, Fariweather beckons passers-by to step into a different era and enjoy the lush gardens and a refreshing drink among good company.
