Restaurant Server
A Restaurant Server acts as the first point of contact between a
restaurant and its patrons, which makes it vital to hire candidates with
excellent customer service knowledge and impeccable communication skills.
Restaurant Servers welcome Guests, help them find seats and make
sure they are comfortable. They take and deliver orders, suggest dishes, answer
questions and provide a satisfactory customer experience. Restaurant Servers
must have an in-depth knowledge of the food and drink menu of their
establishment, so look for applicants with great memorization or note-taking
skills. They keep the dining and cooking sections neat and pleasant to meet
client expectations and adhere to health and safety regulations.
Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities
This section of your
Restaurant Server job description highlights the functions the candidate will
perform in your organization when hired. Here are some examples of a Restaurant
Server’s typical responsibilities:
- Welcoming and sitting diners
comfortably in the dining section
- Taking customers' food and
drink orders
- Collaborating with the kitchen
and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
- Memorizing the menu and
recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
- Delivering a memorable dining
experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
- Assisting with the tidying of
tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
- Setting tables and rearranging
the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant
for special events
- Ensuring cooking utensils and
kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state
regulations
Restaurant Server skills and qualifications
A Restaurant Server’s qualifications
should include their academic achievements, work experience, customer service
skills and conflict resolution skills. Here are some examples of the key
Restaurant Server skills and qualifications you may want to include in your
Restaurant Server job description:
- High school diploma or
associate degree in culinary studies or food and hospitality management
- Prior experience in a
food-serving establishment
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of winery
and different types of cuisines
- Highly developed interpersonal
skills
- Basic bookkeeping
knowledge
- Working knowledge of
point-of-sale (POS) systems
- High level of stamina to work
to work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to work well under
intense time pressure
- Dedication to on-time arrival
for shifts
- Ability to Read, Write, and
Speak English
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
and carry trays, plates and smallwares
- Available to work a variety of
hours, days and shifts, including weekends, and holidays
- Ability to safely transport
food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
- Polite and hospitable attitude
Other details
- Job Family New Jobs
- Pay Type Hourly
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