Job Title: Server
Department: Bistro
Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Reports To: Restaurant Manager
Compensation: Breakfast- $15.00/hour plus tips
Brunch and Lunch- $5.00/hour plus tips
Dinner- $2.33/hour plus tips
Shifts: All Day Shifts (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Job Summary:
As a Server at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, you will deliver exceptional service in the restaurant and during special events. You will provide warm, professional, and knowledgeable service, ensuring every guest enjoys a seamless dining experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, polished, and passionate about hospitality, with strong knowledge of food, wine, and fine-dining etiquette. Must have demonstrated experience with wine service and crafted cocktails.
Essential Functions:
- Provide attentive, high-quality service to all guests in both the restaurant and event settings.
- Take orders accurately, handle food and beverage requests, and use suggestive selling techniques.
- Enter orders accurately into the POS system and relay requests to the kitchen and bar.
- Demonstrate knowledge of wine varietals, food pairings, and Goodstone’s menus.
- Maintain service etiquette consistent with Forbes and fine dining standards.
- Set and maintain dining areas, event spaces, and server stations to Goodstone standards.
- Answer guest questions about menus, wine lists, and other Goodstone services.
- Stay informed about the inn’s history, offerings, and local Middleburg attractions.
- Assist in clearing and resetting tables and maintaining immaculate tabletops throughout service.
- Support team members and other departments as needed.
- Perform additional duties as requested, including special guest requests or unexpected needs.
Preferred Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1–2 years of serving experience; fine dining or event service experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food, wine, and hospitality service standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and poise.
- Positive attitude, dependable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs.
Job Type:
Full Time. Must be available for a flexible schedule, including mid and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to:
- Stand for extended periods
- Walk, climb stairs, reach, and use your hands regularly
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Communicate clearly with guests and team members.
EEO Statement:
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a privately owned, luxury property located just minutes from the heart of Middleburg, Virginia. Set on a stunning countryside estate, Goodstone offers elevated dining, unique accommodations, and curated guest experiences that go far beyond traditional hospitality.
At Goodstone, we are known for delivering thoughtful, high-touch service where every detail matters. Our guests expect an exceptional experience—and our team delivers it.
We’re a group of passionate, hands-on professionals who take pride in our work. This is not a “clock in, clock out” environment. It’s a place for people who care about hospitality, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be part of something that feels special every single day.
As part of the Goodstone team, you’ll be empowered to take ownership of your role, think creatively, and contribute to an environment where excellence is the standard—not the goal.
Why Join Goodstone?
- Be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team that genuinely supports each other
- Work in a unique, luxury setting where no two days feel the same
- Gain hands-on experience across departments and grow your hospitality career
- Have a direct impact on the guest experience—your work truly matters here
- Join a culture built on accountability, professionalism, and pride in service
If you’re someone who brings energy, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality, you’ll fit right in.
