Restaurant Server

Description

Direct Report: Food & Beverage Manager

 

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview

Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round. 

Tacoma Country & Golf Club (TCGC) operates a banquet kitchen and a full service, member-only restaurant. Throughout the property there are many banquet rooms and facilities used for events. We offer a fun, energetic and welcoming culture here at the Club which helps create and maintain relationships with our members and their guests. Tacoma Country & Golf Club has a very active membership in the summer months with business levels thinning out in the Winter months as the membership heads south. The food quality here at TCGC is one of our focal points and the membership is quick to comment on their love of the restaurant and level of service we extend to them! Our Executive Chef has been with the Club for 15 years, loves to fish, and is active in changing the weekly specials and menus to reflect the seasons. 

Position Summary 

The Restaurant Server is responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences by providing attentive, knowledgeable, and courteous service to members and guests. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to hospitality standards while efficiently managing food and beverage service in a fast-paced environment. Servers act as ambassadors of the club, ensuring each guest interaction reflects professionalism, warmth, and high service expectations.

The Restaurant Server takes accurate orders, offers menu guidance, delivers food and beverages promptly, and maintains a clean and organized service area while complying with food safety and alcohol service policies. Success in this role depends on teamwork, reliability, and the ability to anticipate guest needs while maintaining composure and service excellence during peak periods.

Position Responsibilities, Tasks and Duties

· Set up server station (including coffee station) and perform assigned side work.

· Provide immediate attention to all members/guests upon seating.

· Answer questions and suggest menu items.

· Take member and guests orders.

· Place orders to the kitchen via POS (Jonas) and inform cooks of any dietary restrictions or allergies.

· Assemble food on trays when expediter is busy.

· Serves meal; places dishes by course in front of each person with corresponding flatware.

· Checks back to ensure member/guest satisfaction; replenishes water and butter as necessary.

· Removes soiled dishes.

· Suggests and serves dessert, coffee, and after dinner drinks.

· Keeps tables, dining room, and stations clean.

· Advises supervisor of any complaints as soon as they occur.

· Capable of multi-tasking and working at a fast but thorough pace.

· Help with Banquet set ups including, but not limited to, polishing silverware and glassware.

· Attend pre-shift meetings.

· Have comprehensive wine and liquor knowledge and adheres to all state liquor laws.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications

· Minimum High School Graduation or equivalent AND related Restaurant experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education/experience. 

· A minimum of 2 years restaurant service.

· Thorough knowledge of food and beverage operations and industry

· Possess an outgoing, friendly, professional personality

· Highly energetic, self-starter, with the ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast paced, event-driven environment

· MAST 12 certification Required

· Pierce County issued Food Handlers Permit, or ServSafe certified Required

· Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, with variable overtime per business needs

· Ability to satisfy a criminal background check

Compensation and Benefits

This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position
$17.13-17.13 per hour

· Hourly Wage + Service Charge Allocation

· Paid Time Off per handbook

· Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, dependent coverage available per handbook

· 401K and 401K Match per handbook 

· Life Insurance per handbook

· Holiday Bonus Program per handbook

· Holiday Pay per handbook

· Employee Meals per handbook

· Partial Tuition reimbursement for continued education per handbook

· Golf Privileges per handbook

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To Apply for this Position

Please fill out the application at the Paylocity link above