Server (part-time or full-time)

Midmark Corporation•Versailles, OH

16d

About The Position

The server provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Each server’s primary objective is to provide our guests with an excellent experience, so they will want to return. As one of the primary contacts for guests dining in the restaurant, the server is responsible for serving food & beverage. Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent conversationalist with a pleasant and professional personality
Strong decision-making, multi-tasking and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Basic computer and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

Greets & welcomes guests, describes dishes, recommends beverage pairings, anticipatwa guests’ needs and monitora overall guest satisfaction
Maintains a clean work environment and set up the following team for success
Servers must have a very thorough knowledge of all menu items
Monitors and observes guests dining experience to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service and respond promptly and courteously to correct any problems
Collects payments from guests
Writes guests’ food orders on order slips, memorizes orders, or enters orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff
Prepares checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes
Takes food or beverages orders from guests
Checks guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
Serves food or beverages to guests and prepares or serves specialty dishes at tables
Presents menus to guests and answers questions about menu items, beverages, and other restaurant functions and services
Informs guests of menu changes and daily specials and makes recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy
Cleans tables or counters
Prepares hot, cold, and mixed drinks for guests, and chill bottles of wine
Rolls silverware set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties
Stocks service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
Explains to guests how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
Prepares tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
Removes dishes and glasses from tables or counters and take them to kitchen for cleaning
Assists host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests
Performs cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom
Brings wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pour the wines for guests
Performs food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee
Escorts guests to their tables
Garnishes and decorates dishes in preparation for serving
Fills salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers
Describes and recommend wines to guests
Provides guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
Fills in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations