Server
Durham, NC - USA
Job Summary
As a Server you will be responsible for excellent customer service in order to create an exceptional dining experience for every guest promoting satisfaction and a marvelous visit during each visit. You are a friendly responsive individual who enjoys working in a team and displays problem solving skills. The server has hands-on experience and uses active effective communication when interacting with guests and coworkers. You are detail-oriented and have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures. Servers must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and be able to safely lift/maneuver heavy trays of food.
Responsibilities of the Ideal Candidate:
- Represent the restaurant with authenticity enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Warmly welcome guests letting them know youre there to personally take care of them.
- Inform guests of specials and menu changes offering appropriate recommendations and accurately recording orders.
- Promptly enter orders into the point-of-sale systems to then deliver food and beverages to each guest in a timely manner.
- Monitor the guests dining experience throughout their meal to ensure satisfaction responding promptly and courteously to requests.
- Maintain a smooth payment process by preparing the final bill presenting check to guest accepting payment processing charges and making changes when necessary.
- Upon completion of meal thank guests for visiting and invite them to return.
- Actively be prepared to assist in side work or other duties as necessary or as assigned displaying a willingness to assist fellow servers or bussers as situations arise.
- Display a commitment to a smooth efficient and enjoyable operation of the restaurant through the fulfillment of directions by superiors.
- Perform side work at the start during and at the end of each shift such as cleaning service areas and resetting tables.
- Sustain the safety of the restaurant though risk-management behavior proper inspections participation in Safety and Security Committee and knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Following safety procedures as your role is defined.
- Other duties as assigned by management
Experience and Education:
- 1 year of Restaurant Related Experience preferred.
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required
- Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to hear understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff vendors and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend and twist push and pull stoop and kneel