Based in Los Olivos, CA, Bar Le Côte is a stylish seafood tavern located in the former Sidestreet/Sides space. Bell's (Esquire's 2020 Best New Restauratnt) Los Alamos owners and Per Se alums Daisy (2020 Food & Wine Best New Chef), Greg Ryan & Chef Brad Mathews are the owners behind this new venture. For our guests and our team, we strive to make Bar Le Côte the most enjoyable restaurant to work in and dine in. That means taking our jobs—and every little detail—seriously, but never taking ourselves too seriously. Laughter and fun are essential ingredients at Bar Le Côte—just like salt and fat in French cooking.
If you can get onboard with respect, hustle, constant evolution and actually enjoying your work, we look forward to meeting you and learning what you'll bring to Bar Le Côte.
Job Summary The Server represents the restaurant with the highest levels of hospitality, professionalism, and sanitation safety. The Server must interact with restaurant guests, team members, and management in a professional and collaborative manner to create an exemplary and safe dining experience. The Server provides food and drinks to guests in an efficient, timely and friendly manner.
The range of compensation is $23 - $25/hour plus tips.
Our restaurant offers access to insurance enrollments (must maintain 30 hours per week), 401(k) retirement plan, 50% dining discounts at group restaurants and more!
The Server represents the restaurant with the highest levels of hospitality, professionalism, and sanitation safety. The Server must interact with restaurant guests, team members, and management in a professional and collaborative manner to create an exemplary and safe dining experience. The Server provides food and drinks to guests in an efficient, timely and friendly manner. Ideal candidates possess: Positive attitude Integrity 1-2 years full-service restaurant experience in a front of house position Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with peers and guests The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure A strong work ethic and a hunger to learn and grow Warmth and graciousness; the ability to function highly in a busy environment. Excellence Reflex Careful attention to detail A sense of urgency and strong communication skills Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with grace Punctuality Energy, organization skills, and ambition Ego-free and team-oriented attitude Knowledge of seafood a plus Some wine and beverage knowledge a plus Key Responsibilities Welcomes and provides excellent hospitality to guests Able to identify regulars and VIPs; communicates to the team accordingly Sets up and breaks down the dining room for service Completes opening and closing side work Keeps section clean and organized Provides water, beverages, and menus to guests Explains menu items to guests and answers questions about preparation and ingredient sourcing Takes food and beverage orders and always asks about allergies and dietary restrictions Rings orders in POS with proper coursing and modifiers Provides share plates and appropriate mise en place Runs and describes food and beverage appropriately Maintains water levels throughout the dining room Clears plates, busses and cleans tables Polishes plates, silver, and glasses Prints, processes, splits, and closes checks appropriately, and ensures credit card slips are signed Work Environment Involves standing and walking the entire shift Involves holding objects with hands Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift Bar Le Côte is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
