Server

Higgins Beach Inn•Scarborough, ME

5d•$8•Onsite

About The Position

Higgins Beach Inn is looking for some fun-loving people to be a part of our team. New members will enjoy a stream-lined, hands-on training program, while working side-by-side other team members. Genuine hospitality and service to both our employees and guests is our top priority, and we look for individuals to be problem solvers in every way. To qualify, candidates must be high energy team players with a great attitude. A restaurant Server at HBI should be friendly, courteous, and fast. Servers set the dining room, welcome diners, help them to their seats and make sure they are comfortable. They take and deliver accurate orders, suggest dishes, answer questions and provide a satisfactory guest experience. Servers must have an in-depth knowledge of the menu and food preparation techniques, so great memorization or note taking skills is required. Ability to resolve customer issues promptly and diffuse tense situations to satisfy guests is paramount. Servers keep the dining area neat and pleasant to meet the diners expectations and adhere to health and safety regulations. Excellent customer service and impeccable communication skills are necessary.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Ability to understand verbal directions, as well as written menus, recipes, labels on foods and chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
Active listening and observation skills.
Knowledge of common food allergies and understanding of cross-contamination issues.
Outgoing personality, with good oral comprehension, expression, and speech clarity.
Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
May require the ability to work on uneven outdoor surfaces.
Frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, lifting, manual dexterity and repetitive motions.
Occasional stair climbing.
Working in extreme temperatures and conditions both indoors and out.
Schedule varies according to operational needs; may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split-shifts.
Frequent handwashing.

Nice To Haves

Previous food & beverage service work preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
Greet guests warmly, politely and in a timely manner once seated.
Speak to guests with enthusiasm at all times.
Be prepared to answer questions about menu items and food preparation techniques and be prepared to make suggestions about special menu items.
Take advantage of opportunities to up-sell additional food and beverage items where appropriate.
Answer questions from patrons about beverages and beverage service.
Understand regulatory responsibilities regarding service of alcoholic beverages.
Understand order taking systems to be able to clearly, accurately and quickly covey guest orders to kitchen
Deliver food and beverage to tables in an efficient manner following appropriate table service techniques.
Ensure that food is presented to diners as ordered and according to restaurant quality standards.
Be available to guests to assist with any needs, corrections or additional items desired during service.
Understand when guests are unsatisfied with a meal and how to handle the situation.
Be able to determine when guests have finished meals, clearing tables in an efficient manner following appropriate table service techniques.
Prepare and present customer bills.
Correctly understand all payment methods accepted, how to process payment, and make change.
Understand reporting requirements for tips.
Ability to safely operate restaurant equipment including, but not limited to coffee makers, refrigeration, juice machines, soup warmers, toasters, point of sale systems and other basic kitchen equipment and appliances, etc.
Handle and communicate special orders and guest complaints in a professional manner.
Share information with customers about the status of their orders.
Have a basic understanding of common food allergies and communicate these issues to the kitchen to ensure diner safety.
Complete side work as assigned (resetting tables, stocking supplies, cleaning, etc.)
Maintain food safety, service station and personal cleanliness and sanitation standards as required by the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services and OSHA, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of dining room/restaurant.
Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
Must be able to manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.