Waiter/Waitress (Part Time)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring immediately for a part time WAITER/WAITRESS position. This role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests. The ideal candidate will be responsible for greeting guests warmly, taking orders accurately, delivering food professionally, and maintaining high standards of food handling and sanitation. The position requires a complete understanding of menu items and ingredients, the ability to advise guests on food and drink combinations, and accommodate reasonable requests. Communication with back-of-the-house staff is crucial for ensuring correct order delivery and special requests. The role also involves cash-handling procedures, promoting a clean and safe environment, and addressing guest complaints promptly. Additionally, the waiter/waitress will be responsible for setting up and maintaining the dining room, operating various equipment, and collaborating with other departments for special events.
Requirements
- Prior experience is required
- 3-5 years of experience is highly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
- Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
- Demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
Responsibilities
- Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
- Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
- Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences.
- As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
- Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
- Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
- Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
- Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
- Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
- Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
- Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
- Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
