Join Our Team as a Server at Jinja Bar & Bistro in Santa Fe, NM!

**Please do not apply if you do not have Sunday through Thursday availability. Must be available From 4:00 PM onward. Please do not apply in person.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences? At Jinja Bar & Bistro, we pride ourselves on offering a warm, inviting atmosphere paired with outstanding food and drinks. Located in beautiful Santa Fe, NM, we’re looking for a professional and enthusiastic server to join our team. If you have a knack for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a server at Jinja Bar & Bistro, you’ll play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our guests. Your responsibilities will include: - Serving your assigned section of tables with efficiency and professionalism. - Demonstrating complete knowledge of Jinja’s food and beverage offerings. - Using your skills to sell and upsell food and drink items. - Operating the POS system to accurately ring in orders and process payments. - Interacting with guests in a friendly and timely manner, ensuring their satisfaction. - Checking IDs and adhering to alcohol compliance regulations. - Monitoring guest behavior and intervening responsibly when necessary, including offering alternative transportation if needed. - Maintaining cleanliness and completing side-work to ensure smooth restaurant operations. - Assisting with table clearing, resetting, and performing opening/closing duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications and skills: - Experience: At least 1 year of customer service experience is required. - Skills: - Excellent communication and multitasking abilities. - Strong knowledge of workplace safety procedures. - Proficiency with POS systems and handling cash transactions. - Ability to read, write, and count back change accurately. - A talent for upselling food and beverages. - Certifications: Must possess or be able to pass the Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better, along with any state-required health/alcohol compliance cards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who: - Is dependable, efficient, and a true team player. - Thrives in a diverse and dynamic environment. - Maintains a polished appearance with excellent personal hygiene. - Is physically capable of standing and walking for the entirety of their shift and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

What to Expect

At Jinja Bar & Bistro, you’ll work in a vibrant restaurant environment with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to heat, cold, and mild chemicals. The role requires frequent manual dexterity, standing, walking, and interacting with guests and team members.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about bringing your skills and enthusiasm to Jinja Bar & Bistro, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your restaurant career with a team that values exceptional service and teamwork. We can’t wait to meet you!

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