Server

Description

OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
Take food and beverage orders, retrieve and serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications, courteously and efficiently. Collect payments. Assist in the maintenance of the restaurant area and equipment. Requires weekend availability, Seasonal On-Call.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

•Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.

•Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.

•Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.

•Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.

•Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.

•Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.

•Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

•Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures.

•Complete opening side duties as assigned:
Check quality and amount of all restaurant stock and supplies using checklist.
Fold napkins.
Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to restaurant.
Set tables according to service standards
Set up all condiments (butter, jellies, syrups, juices) and beverages (non-alcoholic) according to service standards.
Ensure a sufficient supply of all silverware, glassware and chinaware for service.
Prepare all cold food items (cereals, fruits and salads).
Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
Set up side station with supplies and equipment.

•Take guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.

•Record order of guest following departmental service procedures.

•Legibly document orders when system is down and distribute food orders to kitchen.

•Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to guest in accordance with the departmental standards.

•Open and serve wine/champagne bottles in accordance with departmental standards.

•Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with the departmental standards.

•Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards.

•Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

•Maintain positive guest relations at all times.

•Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.

•Handle guest complaints following the six-step procedure and ensuring guest satisfaction.

•Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.

•Clear each course following procedures laid down in departmental manual.

•Remove soiled wares from tables as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.

•Clean and reset tables immediately after guest departs, where applicable.

•Complete closing side duties:
Properly store all reusable goods.
Breakdown all goods as specified in departmental standards.
Clean all equipment as assigned in the side duties.
Restock items for next service.
Remove all dirty linen.
Reset tables for next meal period or meeting.

•Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor.

•Exhibit a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow employees.

Requirements

OVERVIEW/BASIC FUNCTION:
Take food and beverage orders, retrieve and serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and food orders to guest tables according to hotel specifications, courteously and efficiently. Collect payments. Assist in the maintenance of the restaurant area and equipment. Requires weekend availability, Seasonal On-Call.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

•Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.

•Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.

•Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.

•Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.

•Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.

•Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.

•Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

•Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures.

•Complete opening side duties as assigned:
Check quality and amount of all restaurant stock and supplies using checklist.
Fold napkins.
Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to restaurant.
Set tables according to service standards
Set up all condiments (butter, jellies, syrups, juices) and beverages (non-alcoholic) according to service standards.
Ensure a sufficient supply of all silverware, glassware and chinaware for service.
Prepare all cold food items (cereals, fruits and salads).
Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
Set up side station with supplies and equipment.

•Take guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.

•Record order of guest following departmental service procedures.

•Legibly document orders when system is down and distribute food orders to kitchen.

•Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to guest in accordance with the departmental standards.

•Open and serve wine/champagne bottles in accordance with departmental standards.

•Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with the departmental standards.

•Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards.

•Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

•Maintain positive guest relations at all times.

•Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.

•Handle guest complaints following the six-step procedure and ensuring guest satisfaction.

•Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.

•Clear each course following procedures laid down in departmental manual.

•Remove soiled wares from tables as assigned and transport to dishwashing area.

•Clean and reset tables immediately after guest departs, where applicable.

•Complete closing side duties:
Properly store all reusable goods.
Breakdown all goods as specified in departmental standards.
Clean all equipment as assigned in the side duties.
Restock items for next service.
Remove all dirty linen.
Reset tables for next meal period or meeting.

•Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor.

•Exhibit a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow employees.

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