Server

Areas USA, Inc

36d•$5

About The Position

To create a positive guest experience in a professional, friendly, helpful and timely manner resulting in the highest level of guest satisfaction while serving their food.

Requirements

At least one year experience as a server in a full-service restaurant.
Excellent guest service skills.
Verbal and written English language are essential. Able to read, speak and understand the English language to communicate with guests and take orders.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes.
Food handler or liquor permits as required by law.
Brand certification as required.
Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
Ability to operate a keyboard and point of sale procedures to pre-check an order and close out a check.
Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages. Be able to communicate effectively with guests.

Responsibilities

Greet all the guests and escort them to their table.
Follow the Guest Program's steps of service including the presentation of food and drink menus, making recommendations, and answering questions regarding beverages.
Accurately take food and beverage orders from guests and enter them in the point-of sale system.
Prepare dishes for service, to include ladling soup, cutting portions of pie and desserts and brewing coffee before serving to the guest.
Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely matter.
Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station assignment.
Maintain clean service areas.
Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
Prepare final bill, present check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make changes if necessary.
Clear all dishes away from table and ensure guest makes payment.
Sweep, mop floors and re-stock items in the restaurant and wipe down assigned workstations.
Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise.
Assist Utility Associate by disposing food leftovers from dishes to the garbage containers.
Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
Other duties as assigned.