WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions. This role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests. The ideal candidate will be able to greet guests warmly, take orders efficiently, and deliver food professionally while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards. A complete understanding of menu items and ingredients is necessary, along with the ability to advise guests and accommodate reasonable requests. Communication with back-of-the-house staff is crucial for ensuring orders are correct and special requests are met. The position requires exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and patience when interacting with guests and staff. Responsibilities also include cash-handling procedures, promoting a clean and safe environment, and maintaining confidentiality of guest information. The role involves setting up and cleaning the dining room, operating various equipment, and collaborating with other departments for special events. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team in a fun work environment and make a real impact in the lives of those served.
Requirements
- Prior serving experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Willing to train!
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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
