Server

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and presents them with the menu.
• Informs guests of specials and menu changes, suggestively sells, and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service.
• Takes food orders from guests and relays to kitchen staff.
• Prepares and delivers beverage orders.
• Serves courses from kitchen and service areas promptly, and garnishes items with proper presentation prior to serving.
• Totals bill and either accepts payment or refers guest to cashier.
• Assists in stocking workstation, bussing tables and resetting tables.
• Processes guest’s orders to ensure all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis.
• Communicates with other employees to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.
• Answers the phone and takes orders when necessary.
• Maintains neat and orderly dining area.
• Uses Tips to Tips.
• Fills salad bar crocks when needed.
• Responsible for being in proper uniform.
• Assists with keeping bathrooms clean.
• Helps out in other areas of the restaurant when needed.
• Responsible for completing opening and/or closing checklists.
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management.

Requirements

• Entry-level position.
• One-year restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Must be organized, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be customer sensitive and possess a sense of timing.
• Must be pleasant, personable and friendly.
• Must understand and have a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel, and have the ability to lift bus pans and trays weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Typical restaurant environment.
• Reports to: Manager
• Location: Restaurant
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt