Work in the Caribbean- Server (Vieques) El Quenepo

September 8, 2023 6:46 pm
Charleston, South Carolina

$1,000per week

Work in the Caribbean- Server 1

Servers:
Established owner operated, intimate, fine dining restaurant. Restaurant El Quenepo is located on the beautiful island of Vieques, Puerto Rico (consistently voted in the top ten of islands of the world for the best beaches). Our 55-seat restaurant is known for creativity, bold flavors, using local ingredients and cooking each dish from scratch. We are seeking an experienced full-time server.
Duties AND responsibilities:
• Provide excellent customer service and create a memorable dining experience for guests
• Greet customer upon arrival
• In depth knowledge about food, wine, beverage menu and ability to offer suggestions and up sell when possible.
• Respond to questions about food, beverage, wine or other services
• Anticipate guests needs
• Take orders in a timely manner
• Ability to us point-of-sale system
• Ability to multitask and to cater to multiple groups at one time
• Ability to dissolve conflict, take criticism and solve problems
• Knowledge of basic math equations, particularly addition and subtraction
• Ability to learn quickly on the job
• Deliver/ remove food or beverage items from tables when necessary
• Table maintenance (clear dirty plates, wipe table, dry condensation, set up correct silverware, etc.)
• Clean and re-set tables throughout shift
Skills AND Qualifications:
• 1-2 years minimum experience as a server in a fine dining environment
• A positive, energetic outlook and passion for food and beverage
• A sense of urgency to satisfy the needs of others in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work or stand for long periods of time.
• Time management skills
• Strong team work and communication skills
• Ability to stay professional in a stressful work environment
• Bilingual: English and Spanish is advantageous.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be available to work November through April**** Position is available year round, but a commitment to work Thanksgiving week through Easter week (high season) is a must.

The Perks:
• Pay: hourly + tips
• Health Benefits available after 90 days of employment
• Sunday FunDay is always a day off
• Restaurant closes on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
• We are also closed for 2.5 months per year, allowing you to travel the world (and learn more about food).
• Living on an incredible island that most people only get to visit for one week per year.

Job Type: Full-time