Restaurant Staff

Position Overview

Part Time |Hourly Wage $14-16, plus tips & event gratuities | 25-30 hours/week

Rich in history and steeped in elegant charm, The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center is located just steps from Downtown Staunton on more than eighty acres of rolling Virginia hills. This special property is at once awe-inspiring and intimate, with event and conference venues unlike any other in the Shenandoah Valley.

The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center’s Second Draft Bistro is searching for candidates who have in-depth culinary knowledge, curiosity & a passion for elevated cuisine in order to create rich experiences for our guests.  Candidates must be 21+. Weekend flexibility required. Candidates should be comfortable working BOH as a line cook & FOH as waitstaff/barista/bartender.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

● Friendly, above-and-beyond guest service.

● Quality cuisine & presentation.

● Waiting tables.

● Light bartending (beer & wine).

● Basic admin.

● Cash handling.

● Re-stocking BOH &/or FOH.

● Side work, including but not limited to: rolling silverware, dishes, Second Draft Bistro cleaning/maintenance, etc.

● Barista coffee service.

● Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

● Restaurant, cooking & hospitality experience are required.

● Barista, light bartending & hotel experience are a plus.

● Ability to lift/maneuver 50 lbs. & hustle on your feet for extended periods.

● Pass a clean background check.

● Must be familiar with and adhere to all liquor liability laws (ID checking, training, etc.).

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Proactive & energetic.

● Ability to work in high pressure situations.

● Flexibility to work varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

● Professionalism in all aspects of service & communication.

● Tidy appearance (black chef’s coat (provided) & black pants; no leisure wear, rips/holes, etc.).  

Reports to: F&B Manager, Chef & General Manager

Takes Directives From: Lead Line Cook (Sales Director & Sales Manager for banquet events only)

Required Certifications: RSVP, Human Trafficking & ServSafe (may be completed upon hire).