Waiter/Waitress (Part Time)

Compass Group•Pittsburgh, PA

73d•Onsite

About The Position

Culinaire has an opening for part-time Waiter/Waitress positions at the Greer Cabaret, located at 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. This is a part-time role, with approximately 20 hours per week, and days may vary. More details will be provided upon interview. The position requires previous serving experience. Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse range of national accounts, including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. The company is committed to its associates' career paths, safety, and success, and to providing top-quality food products and services to clients, customers, and guests.

Requirements

Previous serving experience is required.

Responsibilities

Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room.
Take food and beverages orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
Deliver food promptly and professionally.
Maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
Accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences.
Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
Exhibit exceptional communication skills and demonstrate ability to get along well with others.
Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
Promptly address complaints or issues and relay relevant information or complaints directly to a supervisor.
Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period.
Keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.