WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring full-time Waiter/Waitress team members at Mooring Park in Naples, Florida. The role takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests. The position offers $19.00 to $20.00 per hour, and workdays and hours may vary. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Waiters/Waitresses greet guests, take and deliver orders, explain menu items, accommodate reasonable requests, and coordinate with back-of-house staff to ensure orders and special requests are handled correctly. They maintain a clean, safe dining environment and follow food-handling, sanitation, and cash-handling procedures. The role also involves assisting with dining-room setup and cleanup, addressing guest concerns, protecting confidential information, and supporting other departments during special events and functions. The job is part of Unidine, a member of Compass Group. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of prior fine-dining experience.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a senior living environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promptly and warmly greet dining-room guests and take food and beverage orders efficiently while following established service steps.
- Deliver food promptly and professionally, follow safe food-handling and sanitation standards, and check whether guests need additional assistance.
- Understand menu items and ingredients; advise guests on food and drink combinations when requested, accommodate reasonable requests, and note preferences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
- Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Communicate effectively and remain flexible and patient with guests and staff.
- Collect tickets and follow cash-handling procedures.
- Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
- Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared with staff.
- Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information or complaints to a supervisor.
- Set up the dining room before service and clean and organize it after service while meeting sanitation standards.
- Operate equipment including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea and soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
- Work with staff from other departments on job duties during special events and functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meals
- 401(k) with match
- Health benefits
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
- Life insurance/AD
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
