CAPTAIN / SERVER- for a Michelin Recognized Fine Dining Restaurant
Compensation – $16.00 per hour + service charge share
Type – Part-Time
Fine Dining Captains/Servers needed at Allora. We are a modern Italian seafood restaurant located in the heart East Sacramento. Allora is a wine-centric gathering place, celebrating native Italian grapes and Sacramento's bounty by sourcing local ingredients.
Allora is looking for a motivated front of house captains/servers to join our diverse and talented team.
As the primary point of contact for guest interactions in the dining room, the Captain/Server is responsible for selling, serving food and beverages using their knowledge, authentic hospitality and service skills. Must be pleasant, conscientious and professional with excellent knowledge of culinary technique, wine and spirits, and proper service standards. Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, ensure smooth service operations and quality service.
General Expectations:
Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture of Allora
Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, professional, gracious service at all times
Maintains clean and organized workstations that are cohesive with the restaurant's philosophy, culture and standards of excellence.
Adhere to all COVID protocols that include but are not limited to; mask wearing, social distancing, temperature checks, hand washing and frequent sanitization of hands and restaurant tools.
Recognize or seek areas for staff and restaurant improvement and offer positive solutions for change.
Operate within the restaurant on a daily basis with efficiency, respect, friendliness, professionalism, teamwork, knowledge, patience, awareness, compassion, courtesy and initiative.
Understand completely all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
Understand philosophy of management and owner. Displays consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.
Represents the restaurant professionally through effective communication, cooperation and relationships with all of the business partners.
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2-4 years of fine dining service experience. Knowledge of service and food and beverage, generally involving at least 4 years of restaurant experience and thorough knowledge of fine dining, service procedures, and functions.
Cleanliness, organization and the ability to work well in a team situation are crucial to this position.
Extensive food and wine knowledge.
Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.
High school or equivalent education required.
Applicants must possess a strong dedication toward learning and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment.
Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a modern POS system, TOAST POS experience a PLUS
Must be impeccably groomed, maintain good hygiene, good posture and have required uniform and tools.
Responsive to constructive feedback from Chefs, Managers or staff.
The above is not an all-inclusive job description.