Restaurant Server | Part-Time | Chickie's & Pete's | PPL Center

Oak View Group•Allentown, PA

19d•$3•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Overview The Restaraunt Server interacts with guests while following our service standards, takes guest orders and delivers food and beverages. This position ensures the quality of the food and that the overall guest experience is excellent. Also responsible for bussing and cleaning their own tables as well as all billing and payment processing. This role will pay an hourly rate of $2.83, plus tips. Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must be 18 or over
1 years or more experience serving in a fast-paced high volume environment
Previous cash handling experience preferred
Ability to learn to operate a cash register and corresponding system accurately
Possess valid food handling certificate and RAMP certification if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60 day time-frame from date of hire)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength including cleaning, climbing, lifting, walking, balancing and handling of materials.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Greet guests in a friendly professional manner
Provide education about Chickie’s style of service, the food and beverage menus, how menu items are prepared, the ingredients used and the different cooking methods.
Ensure menu, food preparation, and ingredient knowledge in order to address guests’ food allergy concerns and questions.
Smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times
Perform light food preparation duties when needed
Follow all Chickie’s & Pete’s service standards including up-selling
Inform guests of daily specials
Check food and beverages for quality and presentation, following menu builds, before serving
Serve food and beverages to guests
Check identification to ensure that guests meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Recognize signs of intoxication and handle alcohol-related situations effectively; keep management informed when situations arise regarding intoxicated guests/refusal of service
Provide food and drink recommendations to guests
Receive guest payments and process transactions
Sincerely thank all guests, make them aware of upcoming specials or events and invite them back for another visit soon
Clear, clean, and reset tables promptly according to proper sanitation standards
Ensure all condiments and napkin dispensers are clean and well stocked
Respond appropriately to guest complaints and bring any issues to the attention of management
Perform marketing and other promotional services as needed
Complete beginning, change, and end of shift side duties
Understand the importance of speed of service and act with sense of urgency when performing job tasks
Attend all scheduled employee meetings
Additional tasks as assigned by management