Server

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Type: Part-time, weekends

About Us
Café Stella is a beloved Silver Lake French bistro known for its classic dishes, warm atmosphere, and one of the prettiest patios in Los Angeles. Our weekend brunch draws regulars and first-timers alike, and our servers are at the heart of the experience.

About the Role
We’re looking for warm, polished, and energetic servers to join our weekend breakfast and brunch team. You’ll guide guests through the menu, keep tables happy and moving during busy rushes, and help create the relaxed, welcoming experience Café Stella is known for. The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys hospitality, works well as part of a team, and stays calm and gracious when the patio is full.

Responsibilities

Guest experience

• Greet guests promptly and warmly, set the tone for their visit
• Know the menu, specials, and drink list well, and make confident recommendations
• Explain dishes and ingredients, including French menu terms, clearly and approachably
• Take accurate orders and enter them into the POS correctly, including modifications and allergies
• Check back regularly, anticipate needs, and address any issues quickly
• Present checks and process payments accurately

Beverage service

• Serve coffee, espresso drinks, juices, and brunch cocktails and wine [confirm alcohol service at brunch]
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices, including checking IDs

Teamwork and side work

• Coordinate with hosts, bussers, runners, and the kitchen to keep service flowing
• Run food and help other sections when needed
• Complete opening and closing side work: setting tables, stocking stations, restocking condiments and supplies
• Keep your section, the patio, and service stations clean and presentable throughout the shift

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-service serving experience, ideally brunch or high-volume
• Friendly, polished, and professional demeanor
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Comfortable with a POS system and handling payments
• California Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Reliable availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Must be 18+ to serve alcohol in California

Nice to Have

• Fine dining, French, or bistro experience
• Wine and cocktail knowledge
• Bilingual English/Spanish or French

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for an entire 8-hour shift, including between indoor and patio areas
• Carry multiple plates and trays; lift up to 30 lbs
• Work comfortably outdoors in varying weather

What We Offer

• $18.42/hr plus tips
• A great team in one of Silver Lake’s favorite neighborhood restaurants

How to Apply
Apply through Culinary Agents with your resume and a short note about your serving experience.