Waitstaff

Compensation Range: $13/hr and up depending on experience.

Schedule: 10am - 8pm and 4pm – 8pm, work two weekends and off one weekend

Why work for our Dining Services Department: No late Night Hours, Free Meal During Shift, Customers who appreciate you, Job Security, Advancement Opportunities, Clean and Safe Environment, and Excellent Training provided. 

Why work at St. James Place? Our 40 plus year reputation for excellence as the only continuing care retirement community in Baton Rouge is a great place to explore your next career!  At St. James Place, we sincerely believe that our reputation for excellence is directly tied to the diverse, talented, and devoted team of people who come to work every day.   It is that belief that compels us to maintain a workplace culture where people really want to come to work and give their very best.   Whether a new team member, or one of our many tenured team members, a common theme here is that this is a great place to work!    It may be all the smiling faces, our expectations for accountability and respect, our great benefits, our beautiful campus, the rewarding work, or the fun we have together.   The ultimate reward is having the opportunity to contribute your talent and passion to our mission of providing Joyful Service, which is one of our core values.   Joyful Service does not just apply to our Residents, but how we interact with one another every day.

What are employees saying about working at St. James Place: "SJP is a feeling of belonging and working with others, as well as growth and personal development"-Dining Services Team Member

“SJP, a place where they believe that their employees are treated as a whole person and not just another employee"- Dining Services Team Member

Job Duties

Thank you for your interest in employment at St James Place. We are looking for welcoming, enthusiastic, hardworking individuals eager to deliver the highest level of service to our residents and their guests.  A position in the Dining Services department requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while providing unparalleled customer service to all residents and visitors of Saint James Place. Employees will be expected to serve in our casual and fine dining restaurants and must have flexible hours and the ability to work most weekends.  

The waiter position involves engaging customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking accurate food and beverage orders, communicating effectively with residents and the culinary team and serving our residents with caring hospitality. He or she performs a variety of duties related to meal service, including greeting residents, taking orders, stocking, cleaning, catering for meal service. The wait-staff presents ordered choices and responds to any other inquiries or requests regarding food and beverage selections. Responsible for removing courses and dinnerware as they are completed.  The Wait-staff members assist with cleaning and other kitchen duties as needed.  

The ideal candidate will have a personable demeanor, good communication and listening skills, and the ability to perform the physical aspects of the job.

Physical Requirements: Requires extended standing and/or walking. Ability to lift heavy objects. Frequent bending and stooping.