Job Description

Join our team at Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins as a Dining Room Server, where you will provide exceptional dining experiences to our guests in a friendly and welcoming environment located in McArthur, OH.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $5.50 per hour plus tips, paid bi-weekly.
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful setting at Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Room for growth and professional development
• PTO after 1 year
• Holiday Pay (including your birthday!)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Room, food & retail discounts

Responsibilities

• Setup the front dining room stations, tables, soup, napkins, polish silverware/glassware and check assigned section.
• Acknowledge guests immediately and greet them in a professional and cheerful manner.
• Accurately take orders when guests are ready.
• Immediately ring checks into the POS system after taking orders.
• Serve the food and beverage properly and in a timely manner.
• Present guest check in a timely manner ensuring any up-selling techniques have been used.
• Close checks immediately after guests have signed or paid cash.
• Check identification of guests to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. Refuse to serve beverages in a polite manner to guests who are not of legal age.
• Comply with health laws, liquor laws, and safety guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and wine, beer, and spirits list.
• Complete side work duties as assigned.
• Handle all equipment and supplies in a safe manner and protect from damage and/or breakage.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of working areas including vacuuming, dusting, wiping, etc
• Perform Busperson duties as needed.
• Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform Host/Hostess duties when needed.
• Perform cleaning projects when instructed.
• Performs all other duties as assigne

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communication skills
• Basic reading & writing skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, and pull
• Ability to work any shift, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• High volume serving experience preferably in a fine dining setting required
• Must have a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
• Must be able to occasionally bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel and repeatedly carry up to 25 lbs and stand for several hours at a time.
• Previous experience with a POS system in a restaurant environment preferred.
• Alcohol service certification a plus, if not, must attend a Company provided training session within 30 days.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks within service time frames established by the company.
• Must be able to perform tasks in a safe manner and adhere to company policies and procedures.

About the Company

Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins is a premier dining destination located in McArthur, OH, known for its scenic views and warm hospitality. We pride ourselves on providing guests with delicious food made from fresh ingredients in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Join our team and be part of a community that values quality, service, and the natural beauty of Lake Hope.