Harvard University
Higher Education
WaitStaff/GeneralService
“Wait Staff/General Service at Harvard University. Skills: Fine dining server experience, Basic knowledge of wines, Ability to read, write, and understand English, Excellent communication and organizational skills. Setting up a la carte and private dining rooms for all meal periods including set-up of tables and chairs, linens and skirts, flatware, buffets, coffee and beverage stations. Performing opening and closing side-work for each meal period”
Industry & Context.
Routinely lift an average of 50 lbs. without restrictions, Must be of legal age to sell alcohol (21), 18 to serve it, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Drug Test, CORI, References
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
HS Diploma or equivalent, Previous Hotel/restaurant experience, Fine dining server experience, Basic knowledge of wines, Ability to read, write, and understand English, Routinely lift an average of 50 lbs. without restrictions, Must be of legal age to sell alcohol (21), 18 to serve it
Nice to Have
Experience in Micros or other POS system very helpful, Ability to work independently and multi-task when necessary, Excellent communication and organizational skills
What You'll Do.
Setting up a la carte and private dining rooms for all meal periods including set-up of tables and chairs
coffee and beverage stations
Performing opening and closing side-work for each meal period
Taking guests order for food and beverage items
serving and bussing tables
passing hors d’oeuvres and serving wines/champagnes according to Faculty Club standards
Attending to beverage stations
Cleaning and resetting dining rooms for next meal period following set standards
Maintaining sanitation standards in compliance with city and state laws
Harvard Environmental Health and Safety regulations
departmental and HACCP policies
Works cooperatively with all members of the team
Complies with State of Massachusetts and Faculty Club’s "Food Employee Illness Policy"
Maintains a respectful and professional demeanor
always promoting a positive relationship between Faculty Club and all guests
Maintain a neat appearance and comply with proper dress code as designated by Faculty Club
Performs related job duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works cooperatively with all members of the team
Communication Scope
Ability to read, write, and understand English; Excellent communication and organizational skills
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