What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Server position at Outside the Box Catering & Events?
Catering Server Job Responsibilities:
· Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.
· Provides information to help food and beverage selections.
· Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.
· Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
· Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
· Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
· Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.
· Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices and identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests.
· Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
· Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
· Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process.
· Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
· Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of establishment and inviting patrons to return.
Catering Server Qualifications / Skills:
· Customer Service
· Verbal Communication
· Energy Level
· Teamwork
· Resolving Conflict
· Thoroughness
· Professionalism
· General Math Skills
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
· High school diploma
· 3-5 years server experience
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Serving: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60612 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60612
Salary : $18 - $30