Server, Food Runner

Overview
Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Server, Hostess, Busser, and Food Runner, where your energy and enthusiasm will create memorable dining experiences for our guests. This multifaceted role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your exceptional customer service skills, culinary knowledge, and passion for the food industry. Whether greeting guests with a warm smile, delivering delectable dishes with precision, or supporting the seamless flow of service behind the scenes, you’ll be an integral part of our vibrant restaurant environment. Paid positions ensure you’re valued for your contributions from day one.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly as a Hostess, managing reservations and seating arrangements efficiently to minimize wait times.
• Take and relay customer orders accurately using POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS, ensuring prompt service.
• Serve food and beverages with professionalism and attentiveness, maintaining high standards of food handling and sanitation.
• Support servers by bussing tables promptly, resetting dining areas swiftly to prepare for new guests.
• Deliver food runners’ orders efficiently from kitchen to table, ensuring presentation and temperature are maintained.
• Upsell menu items and specials to enhance guest experience and increase sales opportunities through effective suggestive selling techniques like OpenTable or upselling strategies.
• Maintain excellent guest relations by addressing questions, resolving concerns promptly, and ensuring overall satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service roles such as server, host/hostess, busser, or food runner within a restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Familiarity with POS systems including Aloha POS and Micros POS is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and proper food handling procedures.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently during busy shifts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Culinary experience or kitchen background is a plus for understanding food preparation and presentation standards.
• Experience in fine dining or upscale restaurant environments is preferred but not required. Join us to be part of a lively team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through energetic service, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality!

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person