We are gearing up for our very busy summer season and are looking for exceptional Servers to join our team. If you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, love working with a strong team, and take pride in delivering outstanding guest service, we want to meet you.
This is not a slow restaurant job. Our summers are extremely busy, and our best servers excel because they stay organized, move quickly, and support their teammates. In return, we offer an unique, paid Server Training Program, our top performers have the opportunity to earn excellent tips and work with a great team that truly enjoys working together.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking servers who:
Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume service
Work well as part of a team with a shared goal
Maintain a positive attitude under pressure
Provide friendly, attentive guest service
Are reliable, hardworking, and professional
Role Details
Our servers are also their own bartenders, so basic drink-making knowledge is helpful. Don't worry---most of our guests order bier and wine, and we provide cheat sheets and supportive teammates to help you learn quickly.
Availability Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must be available to work:
Weekday and weekend lunch and dinner shifts
Holidays
During our busy summer season
If you are a strong server who loves the energy of a busy restaurant and wants to work with a great team, we encourage you to apply.
Job purpose
This is a Server position, with some bartending, as needed. Servers greet diners and engage in friendly conversation to cultivate the hospitable, welcoming environment of a family restaurant. Servers are knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation.
Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They collect payment and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, Servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus and completing other tasks. We expect our Servers to be thorough and able to follow instructions.
Duties and responsibilities
Welcoming and seating diners comfortably in the dining section with a smile.
Taking customers' food and drink orders.
Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders.
Memorizing all menus (Lunch, Dinner, Beer and Wine, Gluten Free and Weekend Brunch) and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock. Highlight German options.
Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly.
Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant.
Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and parties; and prepare the restaurant for special events.
Balance guest relations and contact while serving multiple tables.
Handle multiple tables and tasks without losing concentration.
Look for what the customer may want/need before they ask.
Bring bread and butter upon arrival.
Refill drinks as needed, clear plates, keep table clean and organized for guests.
Know and recommend basic German and European Liquors.
Know and be able to make basic mixed beverages. (Cosmo, Gin/Tonic, Margarita)
Know the discounts that we offer, apply them appropriately.
Must be able to keep a mental "to do" list of tasks.
Keep busy; always look for something to do or someone to help. Work with fellow servers as a team. Never walk empty handed.
Good with money and able to learn the POS system.Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must understand money, basic math - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Must be able to work POS (point of sales).
Must be able to work efficiently under pressure, at a fast pace, and as a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods, as well as navigate stairs.
Working Conditions
You will be expected to work holidays, weekends, lunches and evenings. Our servers must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the needs of the customers and business. We have a patio, so you will be expected to work outside at times. Also, servers may have to go into the kitchen occasionally which could be hot. The plates may be hot when they come out. The bread pans will be hot when they come out of the oven. There can be wet or greasy floors creating slip hazards. You will be cutting fruit for the bar with a sharp knife.
Language Skills
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively (reading and writing) in the English language.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Ability is speak German is a plus, but not a requirement.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to sharp utensils.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job requires an employee to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and navigate stairs 8 hours per day.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to carry 50+lbs, to include buss tubs of dirty dishes or full trays of drinks and/or food.
Must be able to do multiple flights of stairs when working in the basement.
Must be able to handle the heat on the patio or in the kitchen.
Apply on Connecting Colorado or by emailing Resume and Cover Letter to Info@Edelweissrest.com Subject: Server Position
