Server (Part-Time, 1500/hr), Graylyn Conference Center

Wake Forest University   Winston Salem, NC   Full-time     Food Service
Posted on April 6, 2024
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Job Description Summary

Servers are responsible for the service of food and beverages.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
  • Serves food and beverages in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Relays any customer complaints, regardless of magnitude to the Supervisor.
  • Inspects food and products from the kitchen for quality.
  • Sets up dining tables and ensures all items are appropriately placed.
  • Becomes familiar with the prices of drinks and items in certain menus.
  • Writes all checks clearly and legibly in ink; understands the pre-check system procedures.
  • Displays a professional and courteous image on a formal basis with guests.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • High school diploma and one year of related experience in the hospitality industry or restaurant environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Ability to “up-sell” items such as alcohol, cigars, coffee products, etc.
  • Ability to present, open, and pour wine.
  • Knowledge of fine dining etiquette.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
  • Physical Requirements: medium work; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments. Subject to both inside and outside activities.
Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

Part time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.


Wake Forest University

Winston Salem , NC