Waiter/Waitress (Full And Part Time)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring full-time and part-time Waiters/Waitresses at Bethesda Orchard in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role takes food and beverage orders and delivers them efficiently to dining room guests. Shifts are available from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; days may vary, and weekend availability is required. The pay range is $16.00 to $17.00 per hour. The posting notes that there are no late nights, and that career opportunities and tuition reimbursement are available. The Waiter/Waitress warmly greets guests, takes and delivers orders, follows food safety and sanitation practices, and assists with guest requests. The role requires knowledge of menu items and ingredients, communication with kitchen staff to ensure orders and special requests are handled correctly, proper cash handling, and maintaining a clean and properly prepared dining area. The employee may also work with other departments during special events and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Weekend availability is required.
- One year of prior experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests promptly and warmly, take food and beverage orders, and follow established steps of service.
- Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
- Follow up with guests to address additional needs or requests.
- Demonstrate understanding of menu items and ingredients; advise guests on food and drink combinations when requested.
- Accommodate reasonable guest requests and note preferences; demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
- Communicate with back-of-the-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 proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
- Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared with the employee.
- Promptly address complaints or issues and relay relevant information to a supervisor.
- Set up the dining room before service and restore it afterward; keep the area clean and meet 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Legal services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance for full-time positions
- Dental insurance for full-time positions
- Vision insurance for full-time positions
- Life insurance and AD&D for full-time positions
- Disability insurance for full-time positions
- Commuter benefits for full-time positions
- Employee assistance program for full-time positions
- Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time positions
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
