Server

Birdie Gs
Santa Monica, California
Part Time

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Required Years of Experience

4 years

Job Details We are looking for a part-time server!

Tucked away within Santa Monicas historic Bergamot Station, Birdie Gs is helmed by award-winning chef Jeremy Fox (also the chef/owner at Rustic Canyon and Tallulas) and Chef de Cuisine Alex Barkley As a member of the Rustic Canyon Family, a collection of celebrated, neighborhood dining destinations, Birdie Gs offers a comforting, seasonal menu pulls influences from various regions across the United States and Eastern Europe. Everything from the food to the cocktails to the wine list has a story and pays homage to loved ones (friends, family, farmers!) who inspire the team. We make nearly everything in house, and always with great, local ingredients.

At Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants, we take family to heart, by ensuring all our customers and staff feel at home, and leave feeling satisfied, nourished and inspired. We believe food tastes better when ingredients are sourced responsibly from local farmers and vendors, and is made by hand in-house, using classic craftsmanship and technique. We create welcoming places for people to come together and gather over delicious, thoughtful food. We give back to our community through charitable outreach, and care for our natural environment by recycling and implementing other sustainable practices. Finally, we take care of ourselves and each other, so we can feel proud about all the hard work we do.

RC Family Guiding Principles

Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients.
Create an environment for guests where they feel like they are being taken into our home and cared for.
Take care of ourselves and each other so we can feel proud about the work that we do.

Benefits Include:

401k Savings Program
Paid Sick Time
A meal while working
Dining Discounts

Server Duties:

As a Server, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Advanced knowledge in Birdie G's menu, cocktails and spirits.
To redirect/follow directions set by any/all management.
Being able to comfortably describe and recommend menu, wine and beverages to your tables.
Knowing what allergies pertain to each dish.
Performing all opening and closing duties
Accurate cash handling, tip reporting and credit card transactions.
Understand break procedures and adhere to them.
steps of service.
Advanced organization skills.
Proper tableside etiquette that is knowledgeable, unobtrusive, quiet, generous, accurate and kind.
Proper kitchen etiquette. (Behind, corner, yes/no chef.)
Attend meetings as scheduled.
Stay current with all menus, wine lists, cocktails, checklists.
Attend daily pre-shifts.
Fully dressed and ready to work at scheduled time.
Take direction from management and perform additional tasks as assigned.
Maintain a positive demeanor.
Assists others to ensure a positive experience for all guests
To contribute to a strong team effort, and an enjoyable work environment.

Requirements:

Open availability - shifts begin at 3:00pm and 3:30pm. We are specifically looking for people with Monday, Thursday, some Fridays, some Saturdays and Sunday availability.
1 year of serving in a fine dining restaurant or 3 years casual fine dining serving experience. Chef driven is a plus
Food handlers certification
RBS Certification
Experience with natural wines, specialty cocktails, and artisanal spirits is preferred, but not
required.

Physical Demands

Requires moderate physical effort. Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weight up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions involve shouting, noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc. May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Uniform Requirements: