Carry Out
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar · Lansing, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the Role
The Carside Server delivers food and beverages to guests, ensuring a courteous and timely experience while adhering to Applebee’s service standards. This role supports a positive work environment aligned with TSFR’s Core Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests and create a friendly, upbeat atmosphere.
- Familiarize guests with the menu and provide recommendations when requested.
- Take orders in person or via phone and input them accurately into the POS system.
- Deliver food and beverages to guests in their vehicles or the dining room.
- Pre-bus tables, restock, reset work areas, and maintain cleanliness.
- Collect payments promptly using QR codes or POS.
- Complete daily cleaning tasks to ensure a safe working environment.
- Anticipate guest needs to enhance their experience.
- Verify accuracy and proper packaging of all carside orders.
Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on exceeding guest expectations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Strong teamwork attitude and a willingness to take initiative.
- Effective verbal communication with guests in person or over the phone.
- Flexibility to work variable schedules, including evenings and weekends.
- Mobility for a minimum of 4 hours, with the ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 pounds.
- Legal age to serve alcohol.
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents (e.g., contracts, manuals).
- Proficiency in writing routine reports and correspondence.
- Effective communication with customers and team members.
- Problem-solving in situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Physical and Mental Demands
- Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, walking, and use of hands to handle objects.
- Occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 30 pounds.
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a team environment and handle fast-paced, changing conditions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in a restaurant setting. Occasional travel to other locations may be required, either alone or with a coworker.