{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e76dafa218fe6e6d4405e263","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e76dafa218fe6e6d4405e263","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e76dafa218fe6e6d4405e263","title":"Server","description":"Amara, located at 670 N Midvale Blvd in Madison, WI, is seeking a Server to join our team.\nAmara is our take on contemporary coastal Italian cuisine featuring sharable small plates and bites, hand-crafted pastas, and entrées showcasing the bounty of Madison Wisconsin. Our wine list will feature cutting edge Italian and Italian-inspired artisan wines farmed by hand and made with classical methods. Our bar will showcase the art of Italian drinking including aperitifs, negronis, cocktails and espresso . Amara will open its doors in the late summer of 2022.\nThe name Amara derives from the Ancient Greek ‘Amáranthos’, which means ‘everlasting flower’. Amore in Italian, Amará in Spanish, and Amara in Arabic all refer to love. Yet, Amara in Italian means bitter, conjuring some of the hallmarks of Italian cooking and drinking, where herbs, bitter greens, and digestivi are celebrated for their health benefits and healing botanical qualities. Bitter and sweet are often found together, and at the same time, and couldn't be more relevant to us now as we move forward with purpose and intention seeking balance, healing, health, sustainability, and love.\nServer - Amara - Madison, WI\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nOur servers’ primary focus is on the guest experience while mastering steps of service to make our guests repeat customers.\nMenu and Product Knowledge\nBe knowledgeable about every menu item served: what it tastes like; ingredients listed on the menu; where it comes from, and be able to translate that into 3 selling points for each menu item.\nCustomer Service / Sales\nMaster the Steps of Service: 1. The Welcome, 2. The Order, 3. Firing, 4. Guest Awareness, 5. Checking Back, 6. The Farewell\nHelp patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; explaining the chef's specialties if applicable; answering food and beverage questions\nThere are two types of servers- the salesperson and the order taker.\nThe order taker will just serve whatever the customer asks for.\nThe sales person will read the guest and help them find the best dish using the 3 selling points for each menu item as described above.\nAmara’s servers are expected to be salespersons, providing phenomenal experiences to our guests through food and drink\nBe able to “read” your guests.\nServers should be able to judge the level of involvement the particular guest desires and adjust their style of service to accommodate.\nServers should act as a gracious host to all their guests and help to guide them through the dining experience.\nStay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations; knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.\nSubmit orders to the bar and kitchen by recording guests' choices and identifying any special dietary needs and special requests.\nPromptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary.\nFloor Operations\nGain knowledge to be able to use restaurant point-of-sale (POS) and reservation software.\nMemorize table and seat numbers.\nFacilitate to-go orders accordingly through phone orders, 3rd party platforms, etc.\nRecord orders accurately and immediately submit them into POS.\nProcess payments and responsibly handle cash:\nAccept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.\nSanitize handhelds, POS screens, pens and check presenters periodically, and after contact with guests.\nCommunicate with server assistants to clear used plates, utensils and menus from tables, and maintain a clean environment for guests at all times.\nProvide guests with clean plates, utensils, menus and condiments as needed.\nPrepare the dining room by setting tables after they are cleared and sanitized.\nOrganize and stock server stations.\nKeep kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression and maintaining clear communication with the expeditor.\nManage your Schedule:\nResponsibly handle on-call shifts, time-off requests, getting shifts covered, and manager communications.\nProtect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.\nPerform basic cleaning tasks and side work as needed or directed by supervisor.\nGeneral Product and Industry Knowledge\nGain an understanding of the DNA of cocktails and how ‘mixology’ works at a base level, including:\nThe Classic Cocktail terminology of “Strong/Weak & Sweet/Tart”\nThe roles of base, modifier, and accent in a cocktail\nThe major cocktail types\nBasic wine knowledge of the effect of region, grape and year; and how to perform proper wine service.\nGeneral knowledge of major beer types and serving styles.\nThe server is expected to be aware of all the biological elements of serving alcohol: the way alcohol is processed by the human body, the Blood Alcohol Concentration, the nature of overindulgence; the factors that affect alcohol absorption; the principles of pragmatic responsible drinking.\nKnow how eating habits, the industry, and drinking and dining culture have evolved and are evolving in order to serve it properly to the guest.\nBenefits:\nCompetitive wages\nA flexible and predictable schedule that is posted two weeks in advance\n50% dining discount for your friends and family\nFree and healthy GF Vegetarian or Regular staff meal\nAccess to Amara's online classroom with training materials, recipes, and checklists. After full orientation, we offer weekly paid training opportunities to taste wine, spirits and food with industry experts\nOur mission is centered around treating each other and ourselves well through our love of food, drink, and community.\nSustainability must be possible and attainable in our industry!\nAll employees are offered health, dental and vision insurance\nPaid time off\n401k contribution\nThe chance to work in a brand new clean facility with state of the art new equipment\nThe chance to contribute to one of the most dynamic restaurant groups in the region\nOur ideal Server has:\n2+ years of serving experience. Casual fine dining experience is a plus.\nThe ideal server has excellent personal qualities, is polite, confident, a great sense of humor and above all, enjoys dealing with people.\nThe server should be warm and genuine using verbiage and vocabulary that is guest-focused and positive\nAble to thrive in a team environment as a reliable and trustworthy player on the floor.\nServers need to be able to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Staying calm and collected is key.\nThe server, along with all staff members, is expected to be clean, neat and tidy in their personal appearance and also in their working habits; they shall also maintain the highest standards of hygiene in their workplace.\nThe server, along with all staff members, is expected to embody the organizational mission and caring, inclusive, and authentic values in terms of who we are and what we believe.\nREPORTING\nThe role will report to Shift Leads, the Front of House Manager, the Assistant General Manager, and the General Manager of Amara.\nRNO is a mission-driven lifestyle company dedicated to creating spaces for celebrating and treating each other and ourselves well. We seek to provide warm, fun and an endlessly interesting mix of inspired programming that challenges, invigorates and delights our guests by celebrating our craft, who we are, what we do and what we believe. As a community-driven hospitality management organization, we are active in social causes supporting women, Black, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous communities everywhere. Cook It Forward is a non-profit advocacy arm of Rule No One Hospitality, Inc. with a mission to address ongoing inequities in our food systems. We are all working collectively on social entrepreneurship, social equity, and social justice-- one meal at a time.\nOur Values:\nInclusivity. We will establish a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, one that specifically supports minorities, all genders, and those historically underrepresented in our industry.\nHumility. We are modest about capabilities, admit mistakes, and create the space for others to contribute.\nEffective Collaboration. We are a team centered around positivity, that stands for one message which involves empowering others, empathizing with each other, and uplifting others as a collective.\nRespect and Justice / Health and Well-Being. All team members need to be treated respectfully and fairly. This pertains to equity in pay, and specific attention to physical/mental health, well-being and safety.\nPositivity and Love of Food and Community. Cooking and serving others is a powerful act of caring and love for one another. Let us work together to bring our community together through the power of food and drink\nProjected Pay Rate:\n$22-$28/hr total compensation, $8/hr base rate + tips\nAmara is an equal opportunity employer, with a mission to support women, Black, LGBTQ+ applicants. As an organization, we support a minimum wage of $16/hour.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nShift:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nNight shift\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nMadison, WI 53705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nRestaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Amara","rawCompany":"amara","city":"Madison","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T11:16:09.966Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-9011.00","title":"Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers","slug":"dining-room-and-cafeteria-attendants-and-bartender-helpers"},{"code":"35-3041.00","title":"Food Servers, Nonrestaurant","slug":"food-servers-nonrestaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722410","title":"Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)","slug":"drinking-places-alcoholic-beverages"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Server","description":"Amara, located at 670 N Midvale Blvd in Madison, WI, is seeking a Server to join our team.\nAmara is our take on contemporary coastal Italian cuisine featuring sharable small plates and bites, hand-crafted pastas, and entrées showcasing the bounty of Madison Wisconsin. Our wine list will feature cutting edge Italian and Italian-inspired artisan wines farmed by hand and made with classical methods. Our bar will showcase the art of Italian drinking including aperitifs, negronis, cocktails and espresso . Amara will open its doors in the late summer of 2022.\nThe name Amara derives from the Ancient Greek ‘Amáranthos’, which means ‘everlasting flower’. Amore in Italian, Amará in Spanish, and Amara in Arabic all refer to love. Yet, Amara in Italian means bitter, conjuring some of the hallmarks of Italian cooking and drinking, where herbs, bitter greens, and digestivi are celebrated for their health benefits and healing botanical qualities. Bitter and sweet are often found together, and at the same time, and couldn't be more relevant to us now as we move forward with purpose and intention seeking balance, healing, health, sustainability, and love.\nServer - Amara - Madison, WI\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nOur servers’ primary focus is on the guest experience while mastering steps of service to make our guests repeat customers.\nMenu and Product Knowledge\nBe knowledgeable about every menu item served: what it tastes like; ingredients listed on the menu; where it comes from, and be able to translate that into 3 selling points for each menu item.\nCustomer Service / Sales\nMaster the Steps of Service: 1. The Welcome, 2. The Order, 3. Firing, 4. Guest Awareness, 5. Checking Back, 6. The Farewell\nHelp patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; explaining the chef's specialties if applicable; answering food and beverage questions\nThere are two types of servers- the salesperson and the order taker.\nThe order taker will just serve whatever the customer asks for.\nThe sales person will read the guest and help them find the best dish using the 3 selling points for each menu item as described above.\nAmara’s servers are expected to be salespersons, providing phenomenal experiences to our guests through food and drink\nBe able to “read” your guests.\nServers should be able to judge the level of involvement the particular guest desires and adjust their style of service to accommodate.\nServers should act as a gracious host to all their guests and help to guide them through the dining experience.\nStay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations; knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.\nSubmit orders to the bar and kitchen by recording guests' choices and identifying any special dietary needs and special requests.\nPromptly address customer service issues and refer customers to management when necessary.\nFloor Operations\nGain knowledge to be able to use restaurant point-of-sale (POS) and reservation software.\nMemorize table and seat numbers.\nFacilitate to-go orders accordingly through phone orders, 3rd party platforms, etc.\nRecord orders accurately and immediately submit them into POS.\nProcess payments and responsibly handle cash:\nAccept guest payment, process credit card charges, and make change if necessary.\nSanitize handhelds, POS screens, pens and check presenters periodically, and after contact with guests.\nCommunicate with server assistants to clear used plates, utensils and menus from tables, and maintain a clean environment for guests at all times.\nProvide guests with clean plates, utensils, menus and condiments as needed.\nPrepare the dining room by setting tables after they are cleared and sanitized.\nOrganize and stock server stations.\nKeep kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression and maintaining clear communication with the expeditor.\nManage your Schedule:\nResponsibly handle on-call shifts, time-off requests, getting shifts covered, and manager communications.\nProtect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.\nPerform basic cleaning tasks and side work as needed or directed by supervisor.\nGeneral Product and Industry Knowledge\nGain an understanding of the DNA of cocktails and how ‘mixology’ works at a base level, including:\nThe Classic Cocktail terminology of “Strong/Weak & Sweet/Tart”\nThe roles of base, modifier, and accent in a cocktail\nThe major cocktail types\nBasic wine knowledge of the effect of region, grape and year; and how to perform proper wine service.\nGeneral knowledge of major beer types and serving styles.\nThe server is expected to be aware of all the biological elements of serving alcohol: the way alcohol is processed by the human body, the Blood Alcohol Concentration, the nature of overindulgence; the factors that affect alcohol absorption; the principles of pragmatic responsible drinking.\nKnow how eating habits, the industry, and drinking and dining culture have evolved and are evolving in order to serve it properly to the guest.\nBenefits:\nCompetitive wages\nA flexible and predictable schedule that is posted two weeks in advance\n50% dining discount for your friends and family\nFree and healthy GF Vegetarian or Regular staff meal\nAccess to Amara's online classroom with training materials, recipes, and checklists. After full orientation, we offer weekly paid training opportunities to taste wine, spirits and food with industry experts\nOur mission is centered around treating each other and ourselves well through our love of food, drink, and community.\nSustainability must be possible and attainable in our industry!\nAll employees are offered health, dental and vision insurance\nPaid time off\n401k contribution\nThe chance to work in a brand new clean facility with state of the art new equipment\nThe chance to contribute to one of the most dynamic restaurant groups in the region\nOur ideal Server has:\n2+ years of serving experience. Casual fine dining experience is a plus.\nThe ideal server has excellent personal qualities, is polite, confident, a great sense of humor and above all, enjoys dealing with people.\nThe server should be warm and genuine using verbiage and vocabulary that is guest-focused and positive\nAble to thrive in a team environment as a reliable and trustworthy player on the floor.\nServers need to be able to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Staying calm and collected is key.\nThe server, along with all staff members, is expected to be clean, neat and tidy in their personal appearance and also in their working habits; they shall also maintain the highest standards of hygiene in their workplace.\nThe server, along with all staff members, is expected to embody the organizational mission and caring, inclusive, and authentic values in terms of who we are and what we believe.\nREPORTING\nThe role will report to Shift Leads, the Front of House Manager, the Assistant General Manager, and the General Manager of Amara.\nRNO is a mission-driven lifestyle company dedicated to creating spaces for celebrating and treating each other and ourselves well. We seek to provide warm, fun and an endlessly interesting mix of inspired programming that challenges, invigorates and delights our guests by celebrating our craft, who we are, what we do and what we believe. As a community-driven hospitality management organization, we are active in social causes supporting women, Black, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous communities everywhere. Cook It Forward is a non-profit advocacy arm of Rule No One Hospitality, Inc. with a mission to address ongoing inequities in our food systems. We are all working collectively on social entrepreneurship, social equity, and social justice-- one meal at a time.\nOur Values:\nInclusivity. We will establish a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, one that specifically supports minorities, all genders, and those historically underrepresented in our industry.\nHumility. We are modest about capabilities, admit mistakes, and create the space for others to contribute.\nEffective Collaboration. We are a team centered around positivity, that stands for one message which involves empowering others, empathizing with each other, and uplifting others as a collective.\nRespect and Justice / Health and Well-Being. All team members need to be treated respectfully and fairly. This pertains to equity in pay, and specific attention to physical/mental health, well-being and safety.\nPositivity and Love of Food and Community. Cooking and serving others is a powerful act of caring and love for one another. Let us work together to bring our community together through the power of food and drink\nProjected Pay Rate:\n$22-$28/hr total compensation, $8/hr base rate + tips\nAmara is an equal opportunity employer, with a mission to support women, Black, LGBTQ+ applicants. As an organization, we support a minimum wage of $16/hour.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nShift:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nNight shift\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nMadison, WI 53705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nRestaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-06T11:16:09.966Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T11:16:09.966Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amara","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Madison","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e76dafa218fe6e6d4405e263"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e76dafa218fe6e6d4405e263"}}