Join Our Team at Little Clam - A Culinary Gem by the Sea
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant coastal setting? Little Clam, a modern New England coastal restaurant located within our boutique hotel - Wayfinder Newport, is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team a Server.
About Little Clam:
Nestled within our boutique hotel, Little Clam offers an immersive culinary experience that celebrates the freshness and bounty of local seafood and produce. Our menu showcases the region's rich culinary heritage, with a focus on New England's iconic coastal cuisine. Join us in creating memorable dining moments that capture the essence of our coastal surroundings.
We Are Looking for Team Members Who:
- Have a passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable about food and beverage offerings
- Have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Little Clam! Servers are the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. This individual will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.
If you are ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of the New England coast, we invite you to join us at Little Clam.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Duties
- Greet guests as they arrive or move through the bar area
- Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently and accurately using POS systems such as Toast
- Engage with guests to understand their preferences, recommend drinks, and promote specials to enhance sales opportunities.
- Demonstrate strong product knowledge to enhance guest interaction and experience
- Collaborate with kitchen staff and bar team members
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the restaurant, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and proper food handling procedures.
- Manage cash handling responsibilities including cashiering, processing payments, and balancing registers at the end of shifts.
- Monitor guest behavior to ensure safety and responsible drinking
- Assist with food service when necessary, including bussing tables or catering events, ensuring timely delivery and presentation.
- Support team members during busy hours by managing multiple tasks such as time management, serving multiple tables or sections efficiently, and maintaining a positive attitude.
Skills
- Proven experience in food service or hospitality environments, particularly in fine dining setting.
- Strong knowledge of POS systems like Toast POS for order entry and transaction processing.
- Knowledge of menu items
- Neat, professional appearance with a pleasant personality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended period
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage guests warmly while maintaining professionalism.
- Effective time management skills to handle high-volume periods smoothly without compromising quality.
- Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math calculations, and accurate order processing.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, food handling procedures, and responsible alcohol service practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and banquet or catering events.
Pay: $8.00 per hour
Experience:
- Server: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newport, RI 02840 (Required)
Work Location: In person
