We are a young but rapidly growing hospitality group in the Santa Ynez Valley, focused on supporting the next generation of restaurateurs. Our culture is founded upon mentorship; if you are looking to grow, learn, and evolve within your field, you will find ample opportunity at Bell’s.
The range of compensation is $23 - $26 / hour plus tips.
Our restaurant offers access to insurance enrollments (must maintain 30 hours per week), 401(k) retirement plan, 50% dining discounts at group restaurants and more!
The Server represents the restaurant with the highest levels of hospitality, professionalism, and sanitation safety. The Server must interact with restaurant guests, team members, and management in a professional and collaborative manner to create an exemplary and safe dining experience. The Server provides food and drinks to guests in an efficient, timely and friendly manner.
Ideal candidates possess :
- Positive attitude
- Integrity
- 1-2 years full-service restaurant experience in a front of house position
- Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with peers and guests
- The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure
- A strong work ethic and a hunger to learn and grow
- Warmth and graciousness; the ability to function highly in a busy environment.
- Excellence Reflex
- Careful attention to detail
- A sense of urgency and strong communication skills
- Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with grace
- Punctuality
- Energy, organization skills, and ambition
- Ego-free and team-oriented attitude
- Knowledge of French cuisine and ingredients a plus
- Some wine and beverage knowledge a plus
Key Responsibilities
Welcomes and provides excellent hospitality to guestsAble to identify regulars and VIPs; communicates to the team accordinglySets up and breaks down the dining room for serviceCompletes opening and closing side workKeeps section clean and organizedProvides water, beverages, and menus to guestsExplains menu items to guests and answers questions about preparation and ingredient sourcingTakes food and beverage orders and always asks about allergies and dietary restrictionsRings orders in POS with proper coursing and modifiersProvides share plates and appropriate mise en placeRuns and describes food and beverage appropriatelyMaintains water levels throughout the dining roomClears plates, busses and cleans tablesPolishes plates, silver, and glassesPrints, processes, splits, and closes checks appropriately, and ensures credit card slips are signedWork Environment
Involves standing and walking the entire shiftInvolves holding objects with handsInvolves reaching, bending, and stooping frequentlyInvolves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout shiftBell’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.