Server Assistant

About us: Corbeaux is a new wine and tea house opening Winter 2023 in OldTown Temecula, at the corner of Mercedes St and 2nd St near the Parking Garage. The Opportunity: We’re looking to bring on an experienced Server Assistant to join our family at Corbeaux Wine and Tea House, with a keen focus on providing exceptional experiences. We are seeking an individual ideally with a CMS 1 or WSET certified to help us build our team, cultivate our reputation in the community, and be part of our establishment's journey from the very start. The Role: As an integral part of our service team, you'll work closely with the owner, GM, and servers to help maintain and manage day/night service, ensuring food presentation is on point, and help contribute to our customer experience. You will be pivotal in creating and sustaining an environment that is both welcoming and inspiring, making every guest's experience memorable. This is an opportunity for individuals who care about connection, wine, tea and local purveyors. We are, at our core, a family operation and work closely with our neighborhood. We aim to provide all of the benefits of a larger organization with proven systems and infrastructure but with the intimacy of a smaller business. What You'll Do: Act as an integral part of our establishment, greeting and seating guests from reservations to walk ins Setting up tables for reservations as well as water service Food running and explaining dishes, serving wine and beverages, and helping with rotating silverware during service and especially our prix fixe Barbacking and providing support for the head bartender, while helping to make cocktails and pour wine as needed Serving tables if need be, and fielding questions with grace and expertise. Providing support to any and all who need it during service to ensure a positive customer experience Maintain a pristine dining environment and ensure everything is guest-ready. Offer top-notch service to guests, making sure they leave happier than when they arrived. Engage in ongoing training, enhancing your knowledge and becoming a beacon of wine and tea expertise within our team. Take on varied responsibilities as needed to support the business's dynamic needs. Looking for immediate help for the holidays with the possibility of being promoted to server and having a permanent position Candidate Must Haves: Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET Certification (preferred but not required) A champion of hospitality, dedicated to creating delightful guest experiences. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for the nuances of service. Proactive and hands-on, thriving on interaction with guests and team members alike. Proven ability to provide excellent service, going beyond to meet the needs of both guests and colleagues. Self-driven with effective prioritization and time management skills. Open-minded with a respectful and humble approach to all tasks and interactions. Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and open to new methods of operation. Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity, and humility; treats others with dignity and respect. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs Must be 21+ ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Knowledge and ability to work any FOH position (at least 2 years of experience) If you are eager to bring your wine knowledge and service skills to a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Please respond to this advertisement with your resume. Join us in our mission to not only serve our guests but to become a cherished part of our local community. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $16.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Shift: 8 hour shift Experience: Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person