Server

StepStone Hospitality•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for greeting guests, presenting menus, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring a positive dining experience. The role involves both direct guest interaction and support functions within the food and beverage department. Performance is evaluated based on job functions (90%) and professionalism/style (10%).

Requirements

Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.
Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.
Hearing, writing, typing.
Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
Ability to accurately report information.
Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Must have a knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
Must have good mathematical and computer skills.
Relevant training and experience required.
Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

High school education preferred.
CPR training and first aid training preferred.
Additional language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner and assist host or hostess in seating guests as needed.
Present menu, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food, service, appropriate wines, and food preparation.
Memorize menu selections and wines including being familiar with daily specials and basic ingredients.
Use proper verbiage and etiquette including serving ladies first.
Write order on check or memorize order.
Relay order to kitchen and service bar utilizing point of sale system.
Observe guests to fulfill any additional request and to perceive when meal has been completed for guest checkout.
Total bill and accept payment or refer guest to cashier.
Ladle soup, portion pies and desserts, and brew coffee.
Clear and reset counters or table at conclusion of each course.
Assist in cleaning and wiping down of service areas and prep areas.
Notify a manager immediately of any guest complaints.
Use proper etiquette guidelines for seating guests.
Ask department telephone using proper telephone etiquette.
Practice and observe all safety rules and procedures.
Assist all service personnel in any duties as requested.
Maintain and follow all cash handling procedures.
Ability to accurately use various office software.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
Ability to accurately report information.
Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.
Attend required meetings.
Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
Conducts him/herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.
Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and Core Values.
Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.
Actively listens to others.
Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.
Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.
Must have a knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local health, safety, and legal regulations.
Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.
Other duties may be assigned.