Server

Drift Hotel in Nashville is the newest gem to the Nashville hospitality scene, and we're looking for a few talented & caring individuals who are passionate about hospitality to join our team!

Our servers will work in beautifully designed spaces drenched in natural light, either in the Cafe, The Sun Room, or poolside, soaking in the Drift's effortlessly cool vibe with the backdrop of the Stadium and Downtown Nashville. Servers will offer our guests a carefully curated menu of tapas, light bites, and hand-crafted cocktails. Our service style is elevated casual, with careful attention paid to every touchpoint in the guest experience. We'll be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Primary Responsibilities

Our servers attend to diners during a meal, helping them place their order and making sure they get their food and beverages in a timely manner. They greet diners and engage in friendly conversation with them to cultivate a hospitable, welcoming environment. Servers are knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation. Restaurant Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They help their tables pay their bill and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, Servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus, and completing other closing tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
• Taking customers’ food and drink orders
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and recommending appetizers, meals, and drinks from the menu
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
• Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and preparing the restaurant for special events
• Ensuring serving utensils and sidework area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

General Skills/Qualifications

• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• knowledge of alcoholic beverages and different types of cuisines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Drift Hotel is an Equal Opportunity employer that believes diversity makes us stronger.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37213: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person