Server

We are looking for a talented and dynamic server to join our team at The Dandy Crown.  This is a great position for someone who is interested in building on their pre-existing spirits knowledge, a current server who is interested in potentially moving behind the bar, or a current bartender who doesn't mind spending some time on the other side of the bar.  This position can also be a mix of serving AND bartending shifts.

About The Dandy Crown :

We are a cocktail-focused bar and restaurant in the River West neighborhood with a small but thoughtful menu and a staff that serves great cocktails and meals without pretention.  Our tightknit team works together to create a welcoming and relaxing space for our nieghbors to dine and drink in.

General Server Job Responsibilities :

• Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.
• Provides information to help food and beverage selections.
• Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.
• Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices and identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests.
• Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
• Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
• Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process.
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return.
• Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bills, accepting payments, delivering bills and payments to host, and returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.

Server Qualifications / Skills :

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :

NOTE : This is a great position for someone that is eager to build on their current spirits and cocktail knowledge or for someone who is interested in moving into a bar position.