Experienced Server - Join the Opening Team!

Experienced Server - Join the Opening Team!Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top - The Dale - Avondale Estates, Georgia70 N Avondale Rd, Suite A100Avondale Estates, GA 30002Opening Soon - Now Hiring Experienced ServersOphelia Tavern & Bar Top are coming to The Dale in Avondale Estates, and we're building an exceptional Opening Team to bring two distinct but connected hospitality experiences to life.Ophelia Tavern will be a refined neighborhood gathering place serving Italian-inspired comfort food in a welcoming, no-fuss atmosphere. The menu features Italian tavern classics, including pizzas crisped in 600-degree ovens, fresh pastas tossed in scratch-made sauces, juicy house-ground burgers, thoughtfully prepared entr--es and salads, and plenty of small plates made for sharing. With inviting indoor and patio seating, Ophelia pairs its food with handcrafted cocktails, a whiskey-forward bar program featuring a focus on Old Fashioneds, along with a well-rounded selection of beer and wine.Located upstairs, Bar Top adds another dimension to the Ophelia experience. The rooftop bar features a spacious covered patio overlooking the Town Green at The Dale, a cozy indoor bar, fireplace, and private event space.

Bar Top's menu features classic cocktails, creative mocktails, light bites, a wide selection of local draft and bottled beers, and curated wines.We're looking for experienced, energetic, and hospitality-driven Servers who know how to create a memorable dining experience from the moment a guest sits down until the moment they leave. At Ophelia Tavern, serving is about much more than taking an order. Our Servers will be expected to know the menu, understand our beverage program, anticipate guest needs, confidently make recommendations, and work together with the entire team to create the kind of experience that turns first-time guests into regulars. If you're comfortable in a busy full-service restaurant, genuinely enjoy taking care of people, and understand that great hospitality is equal parts personality, knowledge, timing, and teamwork, we'd love to meet you.What We're Looking ForPrevious full-service restaurant experience is strongly preferred.Our strongest candidates will bring:Previous serving experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, tavern, or similar environmentFriendly, outgoing, and genuine hospitality-focused personalityAbility to confidently guide guests through a full food and beverage menuStrong food and beverage knowledge or a willingness to learnExperience with suggestive selling and making thoughtful recommendationsAbility to describe menu items naturally rather than simply reading ingredients from a menuStrong understanding of proper steps of serviceExcellent multitasking, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple tables while maintaining attentive serviceAbility to remain composed and professional during high-volume periodsStrong attention to detail and accuracyDependability, punctuality, and professional appearanceTeam-first mentality and willingness to support Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Server Assistants, Kitchen Staff, and ManagementFlexible availability, particularly evenings, weekends, holidays, and special eventsPosition ResponsibilitiesAs a Server at Ophelia Tavern, you will help create the guest experience through knowledgeable, attentive, and genuine hospitality.Responsibilities include:Warmly greet guests and create a welcoming experience from the beginning of serviceGuide guests through the Ophelia Tavern food and beverage menus with confidenceExplain ingredients, preparation methods, flavors, and portion sizes when appropriateMake thoughtful recommendations based on guest preferencesConfidently suggest appetizers, small plates, entr--es, pizzas, pastas, desserts, cocktails, beer, and wineMaintain knowledge of menu ingredients, preparation methods, modifications, and potential allergensProperly communicate food allergies and dietary concerns according to company proceduresTake accurate food and beverage orders and enter them promptly into the POS systemFollow proper steps of service while adapting to the individual needs and pace of each tableMonitor tables throughout the dining experience and anticipate guest needsDeliver food and beverages accurately and efficientlyMaintain appropriate table maintenance throughout the mealPre-bus and reset tables as neededProcess guest payments accurately and responsiblyComplete opening, running, and closing side workMaintain clean and organized service areasCommunicate effectively with Bartenders, Hosts, Server Assistants, Kitchen Staff, and ManagersSupport fellow team members during high-volume serviceAssist with private events and special functions as scheduledFollow all responsible alcohol service guidelines and company policiesHelp ensure every guest leaves feeling genuinely welcomed and well cared forFood, Beverage & Menu KnowledgeOur Servers are expected to become confident ambassadors of the Ophelia Tavern menu.That means understanding not only what we serve, but how to talk about it.Servers should be able to confidently describe our pizzas crisped in 600-degree ovens, fresh pastas and scratch-made sauces, house-ground burgers, entr--es, salads, small plates, and other menu offerings in a way that helps guests make decisions.Our beverage program is equally important.Servers will receive training on our:Handcrafted cocktailsWhiskey-forward beverage programOld Fashioneds and classic cocktailsBeer selectionWine offeringsMocktails and non-alcoholic beveragesFood and beverage pairingsYou don't need to arrive knowing every bottle behind the bar-but you should be excited to learn and comfortable using that knowledge to enhance the guest experience.Hospitality & Service StandardsGreat Servers don't simply take orders-they guide the experience.Our Servers are expected to:Create genuine connections with guestsBe knowledgeable without being pretentiousBe attentive without hoveringRead the table and adjust their service style accordinglyAnticipate needs rather than waiting to be askedMake confident and appropriate recommendationsMaintain proper pacing throughout the mealCommunicate clearly with the kitchen and barMaintain clean, organized, guest-ready tables and service areasWork with urgency while remaining composedSupport teammates without being askedHandle guest concerns professionally and involve management when appropriateRepresent Ophelia Tavern with professionalism, personality, and genuine hospitalityOur goal is polished service without making the experience feel formal or stuffy.Ophelia Tavern, Bar Top & Private EventsWhile Ophelia Tavern will be the primary full-service dining experience, our team will be part of a larger hospitality environment.Located upstairs, Bar Top features a spacious covered rooftop patio overlooking the Town Green, a cozy indoor bar, fireplace, and private event space.The Bar Top menu features classic cocktails, creative mocktails, light bites, local draft and bottled beers, and curated wines, creating a more social and relaxed rooftop experience.

Our upstairs private event space will also allow us to host celebrations, corporate gatherings, social events, and other special occasions. Depending on business needs and scheduling, Servers may have opportunities to work private events, special functions, and service associated with Bar Top, making flexibility and teamwork especially important. Private events can require a different style of service than a traditional restaurant shift, so we're looking for team members who can comfortably adapt while maintaining the same hospitality standards throughout the entire property.Schedule & AvailabilityOur anticipated operating schedule is:Monday - Friday: Approximately 4:00 PM until CloseSaturday & Sunday: Potentially 11:00 AM until CloseTentative Closing Time: Approximately 10:00 PMOperating hours are currently tentative and may change as we finalize opening plans and determine the needs of the restaurant.Because this is an Opening Team, applicants should have flexibility for:Dinner shiftsEvening availabilityWeekday availabilityWeekend day and evening shiftsOpening and closing responsibilitiesHolidaysPrivate events and special functionsTraining before openingAdditional hours or schedule adjustments as business needs developWhat We Offer$2.13 per hour plus TipsOpportunity to join the Opening Team of Ophelia Tavern & Bar TopFull-service restaurant serving opportunityPotential opportunities to work private events and special functionsFlexible schedulingEmployee dining benefitsComprehensive food, beverage, and service trainingOngoing menu and beverage educationPositive, supportive, and team-oriented work environmentOpportunity to help establish the service culture of a brand-new restaurantAdvancement opportunities within Ophelia Tavern, Bar Top, and our growing restaurant groupWhy Join Ophelia Tavern?Opening a new restaurant is an opportunity to help establish what the guest experience will become from the very beginning. At Ophelia Tavern, we want to create a neighborhood gathering place where guests can enjoy great food and cocktails without pretense-and where exceptional hospitality feels natural rather than scripted.

Our Servers will play a huge part in making that happen.We're looking for people who can talk confidently about food, recommend a great cocktail or glass of wine, manage a busy section, work alongside their teammates, and still make each table feel like they're receiving personal attention. With Ophelia Tavern downstairs, Bar Top overlooking the Town Green upstairs, and a dedicated private event space, you'll also be joining a property that offers more than a traditional restaurant serving position. If you're an experienced Server who enjoys great food, great drinks, busy shifts, and genuinely taking care of people, we'd love to meet you.Apply today and become part of the Opening Team at Ophelia Tavern & Bar Top at The Dale in Avondale Estates!PI7e95357d4ea