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Job Type: Full-time and Part-Time
Server Position Post:
The Avery Bar and Brasserie
The Avery Hotel and Brasserie is the redevelopment of a Boise landmark into a 39-room boutique hotel, fine-dining restaurant, intimate bar, and gastropub that combines unique old-world charm with contemporary appeal.
The vision for The Avery is driven by an energetic and creative ownership group, including hospitality veteran and acclaimed Chef, Cal Elliott who has achieved exceptional success with his restaurants in New York, including recognition from the New York Times, the Michelin Guide, the Food Network and Travel Channel. Cal and Ashley Elliott, own and operate Boise’s Little Pearl, and their experience as restaurant operators at the highest level is an enormous asset to the ongoing appeal and success of the hotel and restaurant.
Located in Boise’s historic Gem Block among some of the city’s most popular shopping, restaurants, and music venues, The Avery Brasserie will draw inspiration from the classic French brasserie, with ambiance that enchants guests and a seasonal menu led by celebrated Michelin-starred Chef Cal Elliott. Tiner’s Alley with its entrance from the alleyway, is an intimate tavern offering classic English fare and libations served across a historic Brunswick bar.
A completely unique, service-centric experience with exceptional culinary offerings, The Avery will be a port of call for curious travelers and a sought-after experience for locals.
Server Tasks:
- Prepares room for dining by maintaining cleanliness of table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators.
- Checks inventory levels and restocking items to ensure sufficient supply throughout the day, utilizing inventory efficiently to limit waste
- Assists guests in food and beverage selection by offering cocktails or other beverages, describing special offerings or menu changes, suggesting appetizers or specific courses, identifying appropriate wine pairings, answering food preparation questions
- Adheres to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies including confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests.
- Relays orders to bar and kitchen as appropriate by recording guest selections, identifying any special requests and keying orders into POS
- Serves orders by picking up and delivering choices to the appropriate member or guest, delivering accompaniments, providing garnishes, ensuring that all orders meet proper presentation and quality standards
- Ensures an enjoyable dining experience by inquiring as to member or guest satisfaction, anticipates additional needs or further requests, suggest dessert, aperitif or coffee
- Maintains table settings by removing courses as completed, replacing utensils as needed, refilling beverages
- Obtains revenue by totaling charges, issuing bill and collecting payment
- Ensures smooth dining room operation by maintaining a clean and orderly food and beverage area, removing trash throughout the day, assisting bussers by stocking workstations and bussing or resetting tables as needed as well as informing kitchen staff (and management as needed) of special requests and supply shortages
- Maintains familiarity with food and beverage offerings in order to impart knowledge to guests
- Attends pre-shift “line-ups” in order to be aware of events, large parties and reservations that may affect the food and beverage operation
Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
- Two years of experience in a fast-paced, food service environment preferred
- Must be of legal age to sell and serve alcoholic beverages with proof of TIPS or ServSafe certification
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, perform multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently
- Experience handling cash and credit card transactions
- Demonstrate an understanding of food, food ingredients, food preparation methods, proper food storage, sanitation requirements and basic bar terminology
- Ability to use equipment including: toaster, coffee maker and drink dispenser
- Effective communication skills (written and oral), strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Basic math skills and ability to operate: calculator, cash register and/or point of sale system
