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Thanks to Emily for sending: “Dacha requires servers to have a bachelor’s degree.” From Dacha’s hiring page:

“EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree is required.
At least 2 years fine-dining and/or upscale casual dining server experience is required.
Superb English-language communication skills are required.
Extensive knowledge of wine, spirits and/or beers is a plus.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Excellent customer service skills.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Walk and stand during entire shift.
Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe.
Remain stationary for long periods of time.
Frequently wash hands.
Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 50 feet and to manipulate them from heights, which may require the use of a foot-stool.
Be able to manipulate fingers, hands and arms to cut, measure, pour, serve, carry and wipe.
Be able to hear and talk.
Good close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus between the two
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.”

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