One of the most unique dining experiences you can have in Fort Myers, Florida!

Our dining takes standard dinner experiences and flips them on their head. Interactive, hands-on cooking has no equal when you want to connect with family members or newly kindled friendships. Treat your one-and-only to a spontaneous romantic date or stop in to satisfy your cravings for delectable fondue. Fresh fruits and veggies, seasoned vegetables and carefully cut meats are followed by our famous desserts. Enjoy melted artisan cheeses or watch the swirling, chocolate currents in your fondue pot. Our menu is customizable because we believe being interactive should go further than cooking your food close by. Form lifelong memories when you rely on The Melting Pot for your next evening out.

SERVER

We are looking for energetic and dependable individuals to add to our team. A great attitude and being team-oriented are a must. Our mission is to provide the Perfect Night Out to our guests and a positive work environment for our team members. We offer a warm, friendly, and positive environment that promotes teamwork. We offer highly competitive hourly pay, meal benefits, and opportunity to grow. Our hours of operation are family and student friendly.

The Melting Pot is the nation's largest fondue restaurant franchise, and this unique, casual dining restaurant is now hiring energized team members who are ready to serve memories that last a lifetime.

At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable dining experience where guests can dip into something different – and discover all the ingredients to a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

Are you ready for a change – are you excited about working in a one-of-a-kind, dining atmosphere? The Melting Pot is a restaurant that offers great pay, flexible schedules and a cool and comfortable working environment.

Come discover what makes The Melting Pot a unique dining experience… and an exceptional work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and maintain positive guest relations.
• Adhere to and maintain company policies and standards.
• Suggestively sell wine and food products.
• Follow all service sequences. Serve products according to standards and procedures, including delivering the Perfect Night Out® which may include recognition and celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, holidays and other special occasions.
• Establish professional, hospitable rapport with each guest you serve.
• Comply with local alcoholic beverage laws.
• Comply with appearance and grooming standards.
• Account for every product served.
• Be aware of the cost of supplies and proper handling procedures.
• Always exceed guests expectations, making their evening extra special.
• Perform opening, running, and closing side work assignments.
• Always perform as a team member. Abide by "the entire floor is your station" rule.
• Attend and participate in on-going training sessions. Read shift notes and attend shift meetings.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reports to work on time each day.
• Dresses according to company policy.
• Keeps immediate supervisor informed of all business matters pertaining to all areas of responsibility. Takes prompt action to resolve problems or barriers and suggest alternative solutions or actions when necessary.
• Performs all duties in a timely, effective, and proficient manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the expected results of the position responsibilities.
• Maintains favorable business relationships with peers, field staff, vendors, and other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
• Demonstrates effective project management, communication, and follow-up skills at all times.
• Performs other duties and special projects as required that affect the Melting Pot concept.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with information or knowledge considered sensitive or confidential in nature.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years serving experience
• 1 year minimum of high capacity restaurant training
• 21 years old or over
• Bartending knowledge
• Familiar with most alcohols and wines
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must work full time (4 days minimum)
• Must contain a desire to grow and learn
• Ego free
• Must have prior team experience
• Must be able to attend the training (1 week long, M-F, 12pm - 8pm)
• If not hired as a server, 6 months - 1 year as a Host or Server assistant within our walls

We have recently received the Franchise of the year award and looking for individuals who will help reach this milestone again. We are also the first Training store in Melting Pot history and take great pride in our accomplishments. We are not looking for people that want to make money, in the biz lifers, or those who love eating here. We want individuals who are going to make a difference. Who are going to commit to a team and put the team first. We go above and beyond for our guest and in return it has paid off. We take hiring seriously. Serious candidates only.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform all job responsibilities and accountabilities.
• The items listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• a passion for providing exceptional food and beverages in a fun, polished casual restaurant.