Server

Black Bear Diner Hayward • Hayward, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BLACK BEAR DINER HAYWARD Responsible for greeting all guests in a professional, friendly and family oriented way before, during and after the meal period. REQUIREMENTS: • Be punctual to begin your work • Wear proper uniform (black slacks, Black Bear Diner shirt, suspenders and apron) and name badge at all times • Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times • As soon as guests are seated approach the table within no more than two minutes, greet guests in a friendly/courteous way, introduce yourself by name • Offer beverages before taking food orders (Coffee, OJ for breakfast. Iced tea & soft drinks, any seasonal special beverages, beer, wine for lunch and dinner) • After serving beverages, announce specials per meal period • Takes food orders, making sure that orders are repeated back to guests to avoid any mistakes, if out of any items, make sure to communicate it to guests • Puts order into Aloha, making sure that all modifications are placed • Always connect with the kitchen expeditor or kitchen manager for any special request or modifications • After orders have been placed make sure to check back with the guests to offer beverage refills • Make sure to communicate to guests any delays from the kitchen, say “Just want to let you know that the food is delayed but it should be coming out shortly†• Never ignore the guests, especially when there is a delay from the kitchen, maintain guests informed at all times • Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude at all times • Maintain the “clean as you go†policy • Keep all working areas clean at all times, sweep and vacuum floors as necessary to maintain a good clean look throughout the dining room • Maintain all working stations clean and organized at all times • Report to Manager any equipment failures and any shortages of supplies immediately • Make sure to take your breaks on time to avoid any penalties • Make sure to return to your work stations after breaks on a timely manner • You are required to work over time, if needed • Responsible for making sure that all guest checks are double checked before presenting to guests (make sure table # matches the guests check and number of guests) • Any voids, wrong orders or when guests changes mind must be approved by manager • As a server, you are not allowed to comp any meals, unless approved by management • Be a team player, taking ownership of the entire Restaurant, not just your station • Food runs are to be made by all food servers when needed… We are a Team! • All transitions of stations must be communicated immediately to management to avoid confusion of who is working where • All food servers must have current Food Handlers’ Certification.. • Make sure that all sugar caddies are refilled with proper condiments and re-stock all sauces, ketchup and mustards, refill salt & pepper shakers • All side works must be completed before punching out from your shift ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. Must be able to stand, walk, and stay on his/her feet for prolonged periods of time. This could be up to four hours without a break period to sit down. 2. Carry plates, dishes and trays with a weight of up to nine pounds on a continuous basis. 3. Lift up to 25 pounds at a given time. 4. Must be able to write (take orders form guests) and work either an adding machine or a Point of Sale (P.O.S.) screen that requires repetitive motion. 5. Must be courteous, smile frequently, and express cheerful disposition at all times. View all jobs at this company

Requirements

• Be punctual
• Wear proper uniform
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance
• Approach tables within two minutes
• Greet guests in a friendly manner
• Introduce yourself by name
• Offer beverages
• Announce specials
• Take food orders accurately
• Communicate out-of-stock items
• Put orders into Aloha with modifications
• Connect with kitchen staff for special requests
• Check back for beverage refills
• Communicate kitchen delays
• Never ignore guests
• Maintain a cheerful attitude
• Maintain cleanliness
• Keep working areas clean
• Report equipment failures
• Take breaks on time
• Return to work on time
• Work overtime if needed
• Double-check guest checks
• Get approval for voids or comps
• Be a team player
• Make food runs when needed
• Communicate station transitions
• Have current Food Handlers’ Certification
• Refill sugar caddies and restock sauces
• Complete side work before punching out
• Must be able to stand, walk, and stay on his/her feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Carry plates, dishes and trays with a weight of up to nine pounds on a continuous basis.
• Lift up to 25 pounds at a given time.
• Must be able to write (take orders form guests) and work either an adding machine or a Point of Sale (P.O.S.) screen that requires repetitive motion.
• Must be courteous, smile frequently, and express cheerful disposition at all times.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests
• Offering beverages
• Announcing specials
• Taking food orders
• Putting orders into Aloha
• Checking back with guests for refills
• Communicating delays
• Maintaining a positive attitude
• Maintaining cleanliness
• Reporting equipment failures
• Checking guest checks
• Being a team player
• Completing side work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed