Main + Abbey Food Server Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Food Server provides table service to restaurant patrons by taking orders for food and beverages, delivering orders to the table, and ensuring that patrons have a pleasant dining experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets guests on arrival and regards on departure in a warm and inviting manner
• Informs special menu items to customers and takes orders according to customer specifications, demonstrating salesmanship with complete menu and product knowledge
• Promotes brands and products to increase sales and answers questions regarding the menu
• Utilizes point of sale equipment to enter orders for kitchen personnel
• Cleans and sanitizes food service equipment used to prepare and serve menu items
• Delivers food and drinks orders to guests and ensures satisfaction through food quality checks
• Responds to guest needs and complaints by providing appropriate solutions
• Collects plates and clears the table as customers finish their meals
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of daily menus and prices
• Interacts with guests to maintain great guest relations and provide opportunities for loyalty
• Replenishes necessary supplies, such as salt/pepper shakers, condiments, etc.
• Ensures and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of workstation
• Communicates to management in a timely fashion any guest compliments or complaints
• Performs general upkeep and cleaning duties, such as mopping floors, wiping countertops, cleaning food prep areas, rolling silverware, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and ability to operate point-of-sale systems
• Knowledge of wines, alcohol, and food
• Thorough knowledge of menu items

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months prior work experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is required to stand for the duration of the shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to transport food trays or plates, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke, depending on the assigned station and customer volume.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.