Server

The Company   

Ginger is a reference point for those who choose a healthy and balanced Mediterranean diet. Ginger is the right place for those who want a full and energetic breakfast, a tasty but light snack, a refined lunch or dinner. Everything we put on our plates is the result of careful selection and research. Our roots are in rural and Mediterranean Italy: we love to explore new flavors and offer a varied menu of traditions, tastes and sensations.

About the Role 

Ginger is looking for a Server.  Reporting directly to the Assistant General Manager, the Server is responsible for taking orders, maintaining the dining room, serving beverages, and helping the guest make informed decisions. In this role servers are expected to use their skills, knowledge, and personality to provide a dining experience that exceeds all expectations.

What You Will Do 

• Deliver a high-quality food and beverage dining experience to all guests.

• Interact with guests, take orders, serve food and beverage, and process transactions.

• Maintain dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude.

• Recommend menu offerings and provide daily specials when appropriate to create a quality guest experience.

• Communicate orders to bar and kitchen by recording guest choices, dietary needs and special requests.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of all menu items, as well as daily specials. All members of the server team are responsible for being able to effectively describe each dish as well as the ingredients, preparation/techniques, purveyors and allergens.

• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service.

• Maintain proper loss prevention standards including cash handling procedures, tip handling, cash deposits; Count the cash register at the start and close of each shift.

• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.

• Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service, in compliance with 80/20/30 rules.

• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need.

About You 

• 2+ years Server experience in a restaurant, high volume setting. 

• Personable demeanor, instinctive nature, and ability to deliver world-class hospitality. 

• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong aptitude for clear and compelling communication, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 

• Demonstrate ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks, ensuring prompt service to guests while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to guest needs. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.  

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. 

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).  

• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.  

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.  

• Climbing steps regularly.  

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is paid a minimum wage and a tip credit is taken when applicable.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  

Please note that Ginger does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Ginger will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Ginger explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ginger.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Ginger reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.