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Server / Waiter

Applebee's
Big Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Position Summary

The Applebees server will Delight our Guests by Exceeding Expectation by serving food and beverages to guests while accommodating the guests needs in a courteous and timely manner following Applebees Basic Service Steps and the Service Promise. The Server fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission and Core Values.


Essential Job Functions

Primary Duties:

  • Greets guests and interacts with every guest to create a friendly upbeat work environment
  • Familiarize guests with the menu and make appropriate suggestions when requested
  • Take guests orders and input them correctly in the POS using the write, repeat and review rule
  • Serve food and beverages using the Applebees TEAM delivery system
  • Pre bus table and sweep the surrounding area to keep it clean and comfortable
  • Collect payment from customers in a timely manner using the QR code or POS
  • Completes daily cleaning work tasks and maintains a clean and safe working environment
  • Anticipate guests' needs in order to facilitate an enjoyable dining experience


Educational / Experience

  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to exceed guests expectations
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Good attitude toward teamwork
  • Strong work ethic, with a willingness to take initiative
  • Confident, outgoing demeanor
  • Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to be mobile for a minimum of 4 hours, bend, stoop and lift up to 20 pounds

Be of legal age to serve alcohol


Physical and Mental Requirements

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.


Mathematical Skills:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.


Physical Demands:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.


While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms.


The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


Psychological Demands:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.


While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.


Work Environment:

The work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as it would not create undue hardship.


On occasion, to perform the work it may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co-worker.


TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.



Brand: Applebee's
Address: 718 Perry Street Big Rapids, MI - 49307
Property Description: TAV8394 - Big Rapids
Property Number: TAV8394

Benefits:

Job Training, Employee Discounts, Health Insurance

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