Food Server for Prestigious Country Club

**Job description**

**Who we are**

El Niguel is a top-tier private golf club that also embodies the lighthearted spirit, effortless sociability and positive energy of the coastal Orange County lifestyle.

**Our Mission Statement**

The Mission of El Niguel Country Club is to provide exceptional and memorable golf, dining, social, and entertainment activities that foster friendship and fellowship for members, their families, and guests within our private member-owned hideaway.

**ENCC CORE VALUES**

POSITIVE- Emphasizes an optimistic outlook, finding the good in any circumstance, and constantly seeking constructive solutions. It involves maintaining a mindset that adds value and energy to the team and inspires others.

HONESTY- Be truthful, sincere, and transparent. Avoid deception and fraud. Be reliable, straightforward, and open in all interactions.

INTEGRITY- Stand up for your beliefs, tell the truth, and do what's right, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable and even when no one is looking.

RESPECT- Value others for their skills, qualities, and achievements. Treat people with courtesy and show consideration for other's feelings. Listen to others' perspectives, recognizing their worth, and avoiding harm to them regardless of circumstances.

EXCELLENCE- Signifies a commitment to continuous improvement and the pursuit of the highest level of performance. Strive to achieve outstanding results, surpass expectations, and set higher standards in each day.

**Job Tasks/Duties Regularly Performed**
- Sets up side station and performs assigned side (prep) work.
- Provides immediate attention to all members and guests upon seating.
- Makes sure that children are in the appropriate type of seat and are safe and secure.
- Distributes food and wine menus; answers questions.
- Fills glasses with ice water and suggests menu items.
- Ensure that the correct account numbers and names are given for billing.
- Efficiently serves food and drinks in a friendly and courteous manner, offers suggestions on daily specials and wine selections.
- Places orders with kitchen; informs cooks about any special cooking instructions.
- Assembles food on tray; procures items from each station as necessary.
- Serves meals; places dishes by courses in front of each person.
- Checks back to ensure member and guest satisfaction; replenishes water and butter as necessary.
- Removes soiled dishes. Clears tables after each course and resets them with appropriate silverware.
- Presents dessert menus, suggests and serves dessert, coffee and after-dinner drinks.
- Verifies accuracy of prices, state and federal taxes, and other charges on all checks.
- Presents the bill.
- Keeps dining room and bus station areas clean.
- Clears, cleans and resets tables that have been vacated.
- Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.
- Performs clean-up and closing duties as assigned by manager.
- Attends pre-meal meetings as requested by the Dining Room Manager.
- Thanks members by name and guests; invites them to return.
- May perform tableside food preparation including carving meats, boning fish and fowl, preparing flaming dishes and desserts.
- May present, open and pour wine or mix and serve various alcoholic drinks.
- May be requested to assist in other areas of food and beverage service including: BBQ station, banquet setup and service, service on the terrace, washing dishes, packaging food for take-out, etc.
- May be required to train other food servers.
- Consistently follows local and state laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages to members and guests.
- Performs other appropriate duties assigned by Dining Room Manager.
- This is a no-tipped position.
- Essential to have Friday and Sunday evening availability.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

- Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Restaurant experience: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person