Description ABOUT THE RESTAURANT A restaurant in the heart of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership and management. With a renewed focus on exceptional hospitality, elevated service standards, and a chef-driven culinary experience, we're building a team dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences. Our culinary approach celebrates Appalachian ingredients, local farms, and seasonal flavors, combining regional traditions with modern techniques and thoughtful presentation. THE ROLE We are seeking personable, professional, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences through attentive service, menu knowledge, and genuine guest connections. This guest-facing position is responsible for guiding guests through the dining experience, providing thoughtful food and beverage recommendations, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring seamless service from arrival through departure. The ideal candidate is warm, detail-oriented, and passionate about food, beverage, and hospitality, with a commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and creating memorable experiences. WHAT YOU'LL DO Guest Experience & Hospitality • Deliver warm, attentive, and personalized service throughout the dining experience. • Guide guests through menu offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, and dining options. • Make thoughtful food and beverage recommendations based on guest preferences and dietary needs. • Anticipate guest needs, monitor table pacing, and ensure timely, accurate service. • Address guest questions and concerns with professionalism and care. Food, Beverage & Service Excellence • Develop strong knowledge of menu offerings, seasonal ingredients, wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages. • Accurately take orders, enter them into the POS system, and coordinate food and beverage service. • Maintain high standards for table presentation, cleanliness, organization, and service execution. • Follow established food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service procedures. • Participate in menu tastings, beverage education, and ongoing hospitality training. Teamwork & Restaurant Operations • Collaborate with culinary, bar, host, and support teams to ensure seamless guest experiences. • Communicate guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and special requests accurately. • Assist with opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities. • Support a positive, professional, and team-oriented restaurant environment. Requirements ABOUT YOU • Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. • Warm, personable, and confident in communicating with guests. • Curious about food, wine, ingredients, and culinary techniques. • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment. • Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. • Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a culture of service excellence. REQUIREMENTS • Previous serving experience in a full-service restaurant environment preferred. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. • Ability to learn and confidently communicate detailed food and beverage knowledge. • Experience in upscale dining, farm-to-table, or chef-driven restaurants is a plus but not required. • Familiarity with POS systems, food safety, and responsible alcohol service practices. • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. • Ability to stand, walk, and remain active throughout shifts. WHY JOIN US • Be part of an exciting new chapter under new ownership and management. • Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on exceptional hospitality. • Ongoing food, beverage, wine, and hospitality education. • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. • Competitive compensation and a positive, collaborative work environment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.