1856 - Culinary Residence - A Training Restaurant - Server Assistant Part Time and Full Time

1856 - A Culinary Residence, an upscale teaching restaurant, named after the year of Auburn University's founding, anchoring the first floor of the new Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center.

Students in the Auburn University College of Human Sciences Hospitality Management Program will work under the guidance of a Chef in Residence to prepare and serve an à la carte lunch menu and tasting menu format during dinner service.

An acclaimed chef will work alongside Auburn University faculty and staff to create a unique restaurant concept, providing a one-of-a-kind, ever-changing culinary experience for students and restaurant guests alike. The open kitchen will invite diners to observe as their food is prepared, while a two-story wine room stocked with bottles from around the world will provide a stunning dining backdrop for the private dining room.

Duties :

• Ability to thoughtfully engage with all customers visiting 1856- Culinary Residence about the concept and partnership with Auburn University and student experience.
• Work closely with a paired student each day to provide service to our guests. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, ensure smooth service operations and quality service
• Ability to accurately describe a 5-8 course tasting menu along with beverage pairing that changes monthly
• Perform mise en place for daily service based on reservations booked for the day / evening.
• Oversee our guests dining experience following 1856- Culinary Residence and IHP's standards of service.

Ensure guest preference, dietary preferences are recognized and how those affect a set tasting menu on a nightly basis.

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