Job Description

Job Location: JBD - Durham, NC 27708
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $7.00 Hourly

Join the dynamic hospitality team at JB Duke Hotel as a Restaurant Server/Bartender. In this dual-role position, you’ll deliver exceptional service in an upscale dining environment, serving as both a knowledgeable server and skilled bartender. You’ll warmly welcome guests, present menus, take orders, craft and serve beverages, and deliver thoughtfully prepared food with professionalism and care.
This role calls for someone who excels in guest interaction, can confidently make menu and beverage recommendations, and maintains a polished, attentive dining experience from start to finish. Prior experience in fine dining, bartending, or upscale service is preferred, but a genuine passion for hospitality, strong communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.
Schedule flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. We offer competitive pay, employee dining and hotel discounts, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and team-oriented environment.
If you take pride in creating memorable guest experiences and thrive in a high-quality service setting, we’d love to welcome you to the JB Duke Hotel team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide quality service to all restaurant guests.
- Provide efficient and friendly food and beverage service in the restaurant.
- Write guests checks to prescribed specifications and uses a computerized machine to pre-check items.
- Work as a team player.
- Complete all opening and closing duties.
- Assist with cleaning, stocking, and organization of restaurant items.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Coverage, and Life Insurance
- 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
- 401k with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
- Free Parking & Complimentary Employee Meals
- Family & Friends Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Required

Experience:
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting is preferred but not required.
- Experience in customer service roles is advantageous.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
- Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced environment efficiently.
- Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Basic math skills for handling transactions and processing payments.