Server Team Member

Position: Restaurant Server

Location: 352 North Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055
Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time
Compensation: Hourly base wage plus tips
Schedule: Weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About La Vigneta

At La Vigneta Winery & Restaurant, we bring the spirit of La Dolce Vita to life through exceptional Italian-inspired cuisine, award-winning Pennsylvania wines, and warm, memorable hospitality.

Our restaurant combines an elevated dining experience with the welcoming atmosphere of a winery. We are looking for enthusiastic, professional servers who are passionate about hospitality, take pride in their work, and understand that exceptional service is created through attention to detail, teamwork, and genuine guest engagement.

Position Summary

The Restaurant Server is responsible for delivering a polished, attentive, and personalized dining experience to every guest.

Our servers are more than order takers. They are hospitality professionals who guide guests through our menu, make thoughtful food and wine recommendations, anticipate needs, and ensure each visit reflects the standards of La Vigneta.

The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant.

Key ResponsibilitiesGuest Experience & Hospitality

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests within one minute of seating.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere through genuine hospitality and professional communication.
• Guide guests through the dining experience, explaining menu selections, daily specials, and featured wines.
• Anticipate guest needs, including beverage refills, silverware replacement, table maintenance, and appropriate course pacing.
• Maintain attentive service without making guests feel rushed or interrupted.
• Professionally address guest concerns and communicate service issues to management promptly.
• Ensure every guest feels valued, appreciated, and invited to return.

Food, Wine & Beverage Service

• Develop a thorough understanding of our food menu, ingredients, preparation methods, and common allergens.
• Become knowledgeable about La Vigneta wines, including tasting profiles, sweetness levels, and recommended food pairings.
• Confidently recommend appetizers, wine flights, bottles of wine, signature cocktails, entrées, and desserts.
• Follow proper steps of service, including beverage service, appetizers, salads and soups, entrées, desserts, and after-dinner beverages.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system, including modifications, allergies, and special requests.
• Coordinate course timing with the kitchen and other service team members.
• Follow established standards for wine presentation, opening, pouring, and bottle service.
• Practice responsible alcohol service and comply with Pennsylvania liquor laws.

Table Management & Service Standards

• Maintain complete awareness of all assigned tables throughout each shift.
• Monitor guest satisfaction, food timing, beverage levels, and table presentation.
• Clear used dishes and glassware promptly and discreetly.
• Ensure appropriate flatware, glassware, and table settings are in place before each course.
• Maintain clean, organized tables throughout the dining experience.
• Coordinate with hosts, food runners, bussers, bartenders, and management to provide seamless service.
• Communicate any delays or service concerns proactively.
• Accurately process payments and complete guest transactions.

Teamwork & Restaurant Operations

• Complete assigned opening, running, and closing side work.
• Assist with dining room setup, resetting tables, polishing glassware, and maintaining service stations.
• Support fellow servers during high-volume periods.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings, ongoing training, and menu education.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, uniform, and workplace conduct standards.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to remain organized and composed during busy service periods.
• Availability for evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

• One or more years of experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience in upscale casual or elevated dining.
• Familiarity with wine, cocktails, and food pairings.
• Experience with Toast or similar restaurant POS systems.
• Current RAMP certification.

Scheduling & Availability Expectations

• Must be available for a minimum of two shifts per week.
• Weekend availability is essential, with an expectation of working at least three out of four weekends.
• Sunday availability is required as part of our rotating schedule.
• Flexibility to work lunch, dinner, brunch, and special events is preferred.
• Employees are expected to arrive on time, prepared, and ready to begin their scheduled shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to carry trays, dishes, and beverage service items safely.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.

What We Value

At La Vigneta, exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people.

We value team members who demonstrate:

• Hospitality: A genuine desire to make every guest feel welcome.
• Accountability: Taking ownership of responsibilities and following through.
• Teamwork: Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive environment.
• Professionalism: Maintaining high standards of appearance, conduct, and communication.
• Attention to Detail: Recognizing the small touches that elevate the guest experience.
• Salesmanship: Making thoughtful recommendations that enhance guest enjoyment while increasing restaurant sales.

Join Our Team

If you enjoy connecting with people, appreciate great food and wine, and take pride in creating memorable dining experiences, we would love to meet you.

La Vigneta Winery & Restaurant
352 North Pike Road
Sarver, PA 16055

La Dolce Vita Awaits.

Pay: From $2.83 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person