What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Server position at Hocking College?
Rhapsody Restaurant Server
Salary: 5.35 plus tips
I. Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director/Master Chef Culinary Operations and Promotions, will perform the following job responsibilities:
II. Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.
- Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items…etc.
- Handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to the cooks.
- Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
- Prepare mixed drinks for service to your customers table.
- Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
- Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.
- Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
- Filling in for absent staff as needed.
- Assist with special events as needed.
- Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
- Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills
- Must be 21 years of age.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience with casual fine dining atmosphere.
- Basic knowledge of wines and wine services.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts.
- Knowledge of Food Safety, Food Safety Certification or equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills.
IV. Other Qualifications
- Current Hocking College student willing to be trained
- Ability to work nights and weekends including, but not limited to Thursdays, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Fridays/Saturdays 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm and Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Servers also must be available to work College breaks.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).