Waiter/Waitress (Temporary))

Compass Group•Saint Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Unidine is hiring temporary Waiter/Waitress staff at Bethesda Gardens in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role takes food and beverage orders and delivers items efficiently to dining room guests. No prior experience is required, and training is provided. The position may offer potential for a full-time opportunity. The temporary schedule varies by day, with shifts listed as 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. Pay is $17.00 to $19.00 per hour. The waiter or waitress greets guests, takes and delivers orders, assists with requests, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and properly prepared dining area. The role also requires coordinating with kitchen staff and other departments, handling payments appropriately, and maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality when guests share personal or medical information. Unidine is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

No prior experience is required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Promptly and warmly greet dining room guests and take food and beverage orders according to established service steps.
Deliver food promptly and professionally while following safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
Check in with guests to assist with additional needs or requests.
Understand menu items and ingredients; advise guests on food and drink combinations when requested and accommodate reasonable requests and preferences.
Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure orders are correct 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 by guests.
Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
Set up the dining room before service and restore it afterward, keeping the area clean and 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 during special events and functions.
Perform 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 insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time positions)
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable law.