Server

Server — Wainwright’s Tavern

Position: Server
Location: Wainwright’s Tavern
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Summary

Wainwright’s Tavern is seeking an experienced, polished, and hospitality-driven Server to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, wine, and genuine guest service and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Our servers are responsible for creating a warm, knowledgeable, and memorable dining experience while maintaining the standards of an elevated American bistro.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, professional, and personalized service to every guest.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the menu, ingredients, daily specials, wine, cocktails, and beverage offerings.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system.
• Guide guests through menu selections, including recommendations and appropriate pairings.
• Maintain awareness of timing and pacing throughout each table’s experience.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen, bar, runners, bussers, hosts, and management.
• Ensure food and beverages are delivered accurately and promptly.
• Monitor tables throughout the meal and anticipate guest needs without being intrusive.
• Properly handle guest checks, payments, and POS transactions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked service stations.
• Follow all restaurant standards for sanitation, food safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Assist with opening and closing side work as assigned.
• Support fellow team members and contribute to a positive, professional work environment.
• Address guest concerns with professionalism and involve management when appropriate.
• Maintain a polished appearance and professional demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of serving experience in a full-service, upscale, or high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, and classic hospitality service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately manage multiple tables.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Professional, punctual, reliable, and guest-focused.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• TIPS/ServSafe or other applicable certifications are a plus.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal Wainwright’s Tavern server is:

• Warm and welcoming
• Knowledgeable and confident
• Attentive without being overbearing
• Fast, organized, and detail-oriented
• A strong team player
• Passionate about hospitality
• Comfortable in an elevated dining environment

Our Service Philosophy

At Wainwright’s Tavern, great service goes beyond taking an order. We want our guests to feel recognized, cared for, and excited to return. Our servers should combine professionalism, menu knowledge, efficiency, and genuine hospitality to create an exceptional experience from greeting to farewell.