Server/Bartender - Departure Lounge
Paradies Lagardère · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have a passion for the guest!
- Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!
- Must smile often!
- Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with every guest, business partner, and peers.
- Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
- Treat guest and peers in accordance with the core values of the company and FEAST (Food, Excellence, Attitude, Service, Team)
- Warmly greet and acknowledge guests promptly.
- Present the menu, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food and service.
- Engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Create a lasting first and last impression.
- Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu, it’s ingredients, flavor profiles, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
- Observe guests to respond to any additional requests and determine when the meal has been completed.
- Totals bill accurately and accept payment following established guidelines.
- Process all point of sale transactions in a quick, efficient manner while complying with the company’s Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
- Know all specials on a shift by shift basis as well as all liquor, beer, and wine products, and all menu items and desserts.
- Build guest loyalty and enhance selling skills through the use of available training materials.
- Works together with fellow employees and management to ensure that all guests have the best experience possible.
- Following our service standards which requires having a positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure with cooks and other staff.
- As a server, we expect that you assume the role of a salesperson with a commitment to upsell, increase check average, compete in sales incentives, and promote the brand.
- Maintain a clean organized work environment
- Supports other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as seating customers, answering telephones, stock work, cleanup, and documentation.
- Responds appropriately to guest concerns.
- Completes all side work duties which may include sweeping and mopping.
- Enthusiastically supports decisions once they have been made by management.
- Accountable for compliance with all local, state, federal laws, and regulations including those relating to food safety.
Education, Experience, Certifications
- 1-year experience serving required.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience handling money and a point of sale system.
- Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
- Knowledge of math to figure cost, make change, and cash handling procedures.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
- Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgement when dealing with customers and peers.
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Tips Certification or equivalent is preferred.
Position Qualifications
- Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
- Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
- Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
- Positive interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local liquor laws.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs., perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.