Job Description
Pay Range:
$14.75/hr + tips
Job Summary:
The Restaurant Server ensures patrons of Hau Tree the very best dining experience, provide authentic connections and deliver curated handcrafted menu experiences with passion. They are also responsible for receiving and delivering guests orders and collecting payment. We seek a dynamic individual with a passion for hospitality, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to be a team player.
Responsibilities:
- Servers at the Hau Tree should be hospitality-driven professionals, providing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and warm customer service.
- Service guests with all food and beverage requirements in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner.
- Servers should have basic knowledge of spirits, wine, and culinary terms and techniques, and will be required to have comprehensive knowledge of the Hau Tree’s food and beverage menus.
- Able to provide excellent service at a high-volume pace, remain calm under pressure, anticipate guests needs and preemptively resolve issues.
- Servers are expected to clear and reset tables, and run food.
- Previous service experience is required along with a willingness to learn, the dedication to constantly improve service standards, and a strong sense of commitment to working as a team.
- Be familiar with the operation of the P.O.S system.
- Perform cashiering functions by closing checks and preparing end of shift paperwork.
- Perform opening and closing procedures and side-work duties according to station rotation assignment and established checklist.
- Ensure that tables and side stands are kept stocked, tidy and clean.
- Breakdown trays of soiled dishes and linen according to established standards.
- Consistently upsell food, beverage and promotional items to guests.
- Receive and deliver food and beverage orders and collect payment.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
General Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner throughout the hotel.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Passion for excellence and great enthusiasm in providing exceptional service standards.
- Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
Physical Requirements:
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
- Must be able to maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full trays of food & beverages.