Server Assistant - Meridian

Overview

What makes The Village so special has always been the people who live and work here. Together, our team has helped build a community like no other with exciting opportunities at every turn. Have big dreams? So do we. We have made it our mission to invest in our people and help grow talent, wherever your goals might take you.

From servers and landscaping pros to maintenance and administration experts, we’re always looking for friendly faces to fill our venues with. People who love people, people who love nature, people who support and inspire other people—these are the true experts who make The Village who we are today.

To show our appreciation to our awesome team, we offer job perks that are truly unparalleled. Score your dream job, along with exclusive discounts at all of our Village experiences, a membership to The Village Country Club and its restaurant and pools, as well as The Village Fit, our 32,000 square foot fitness center, to add the cherry on top! 401k and medical benefits..

We’ve got that too!

If working in a fun place full of opportunity and energy among other people who love what they do sounds like your perfect gig, then explore the open positions below. Your future starts here.

Location: Dallas, TX

Job :463

# of Openings:2

At The Village Dallas, we want to hire and nurture positively motivated, enthusiastic people in the best way to serve our residents and achieve our goals- and trust us, we have BIG goals! The Village Dallas is a 307 acre residential apartment community with a mixed-use lifestyle project stocked full of good food, fun entertainment, and awesome people. Ready to love where you work?

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Meridian is the preeminent restaurant located in the heart of the new community enhancement neighborhood of The Village Dallas that is opening in early 2020. Meridian's cuisine will be ingredient-focused led by the unyielding dedication of award-winning Chef Junior Borges to source from the finest producers of fresh, wholesome ingredients. The restaurant’s dining room and patios will be canopied by majestic live oaks.

The dining room will be appropriately elevated yet welcoming and comfortable befitting the celebration of life's momentous occasions or an everyday indulgence.

A server assistant accommodates guests by setting and maintaining organization throughout the Front of House and Back of House areas. He/She will primarily assist both the host and server teams to ensure fluidity and proper preparation throughout service.

• Interact with guests in a warm and friendly manner
• Prepares dining room for guests by cleaning and setting tables; setting decorations, condiments, candles, linen, service plates, and utensils
• Protects restaurant and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies
• Maintains menu presentation by keeping menus clean; replacing damaged or soiled pages
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to guest spills or other special needs
• Supports server by setting-up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and service/bus stations
• Closes dining room by cleaning chairs and tables; sweeping and/or vacuuming floors and removing trash and recyclables from the facility
• Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by leader

• High School Diploma or related preferred
• Minimum 1+ years experience in a high-end restaurant preferred
• Current Food Handler’s certification
• Friendly, courteous, and well-spoken
• Works well with a team
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to be flexible
• An appetite for growth and further knowledge in the food and beverage field
• Operate with passion, integrity, and respect for both internal team members and external guests
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Village Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace comfortable for all types of people to work and grow without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.