XUNTOS is a Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. We have a space that is warm, fun, not too serious, with plenty to eat. A place to enjoy the company you’re with & feel like home.
XUNTOS, “together” in Gallego, serves small plates of things we want you to try: from the farmer’s market to the traditional dishes of Galicia, Asturias, Catalunya & the Basque Country, as they’re eaten in Spain. The wines follow the food: natural, generous & unrefined–joined at the bar with Spanish twists on classic cocktails, plus vermouths, sherries & cold cervezas.
Chef Cordero is a James Beard Fellow & co-founder of Regarding Her, a national nonprofit supporting women in hospitality. Jessica Vasto, previously General Manager of GASOLINA, is the GM, & Scott Baker, previously the Wine Director at SOMNI, is the Beverage Director.
XUNTOS is hiring a Server. We’re looking a candidate with enthusiastic energy, a sense of urgency, & welcoming hospitality. You must be comfortable working as a team in a collaborative manner.
As a Server, your primary responsibility is to ensure guests have the best possible experience by guiding them through the menu, maintaining the pace of service & taking good care of our space.
Strong interest in natural wine is required for this role. You must be passionate about wine & able to convey this in an engaging conversational manner.
Your responsibilities:
Embody our Core Values: Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Equality / Equity, Sustainability, Positivity, Professionalism.
Welcome all guests & ensure they are given responsive, professional & gracious service at all times.
Be attentive to guest requests, dietary restrictions & allergies.
Proper table maintenance: including serving, clearing, marking, filling water & resetting tables.
Develop knowledge & deep understanding of our food menu: including advanced knowledge of ingredients, preparation, coursing & characteristics.
Develop knowledge & deep understanding of our drink menu: including advanced knowledge of wine grapes, regions, styles & producers, plus sherries, vermouths & craft cocktails.
Work in support of the back-of-house to make sure all dishes are served according to XUNTOS’s standards.
Confidently & correctly serve wine tableside.
Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation in accordance with the restaurant’s accounting policies & procedures.
Promptly inform the Manager of all service issues & guest complaints.
Fill in where needed to ensure guest experience is never compromised.
Perform Opening & Closing duties according to checklists, including cleaning restrooms & taking out the trash.
Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county & municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees & guests.
Your Requirements:
Attend mandatory ongoing training sessions.
Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a service establishment of similar caliber.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Working knowledge of reservation management & point-of-sale systems.
Must be able to multitask in high volume and high-stress environments.
Potential and ambition beyond this role.
Self-directed approach to personal learning and development: embraces giving and receiving feedback.
Physical Requirements:
Must have manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and stretch. Can frequently lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, as well as work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours), moving intermittently.
This is a role that requires physical stamina: carrying wine and beer up and down stairs, moving tables & chairs, and maintaining an energized presence on the floor during multiple hours of service, while moving in a space comprised of & requiring frequent access to: a basement storage area with walk-in refrigerator, two dining rooms & two kitchens on the ground floor (separated by a hallway) and two mezzanine dining rooms one (1) flight of stairs up from the ground floor.
NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.
The job description isn’t meant to be a complete list of your qualifications or all the things you’ll do. The duties of this position may change from time to time. XUNTOS reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of XUNTOS or its managers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
XUNTOS LLC is 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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, XUNTOS LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the company.
