Job Description

Job Description

Server Job description

Reports to : Manager on Duty

Job Overview 

The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining at the resort. Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic cooking knowledge. 

General Responsibilities 

 Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are 

refilled, performing all other preparation tasks. 

 Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the 

kitchen staff is running out of any items…etc. 

 Handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting 

dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, 

communicating specific customer needs to the cooks. 

 Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering 

desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses. 

 Properly open and pour wine at the tableside. 

 Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change. 

 Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor. 

 Filling in for absent staff as needed. 

 Assisting with special events as needed. 

 Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting. 

 Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently. 

 Understands and can communicate products and services available at the restaurant.

 Must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills. 

Working Conditions 

 May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on outlet 

 Varied weather conditions are expected 

 Will work near moving or mechanical parts 

 May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles. 

 Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates 

Opening/ Pre Shift

Make sure you are ready for your shift before clocking in. Clean clothes and appearance, pens, pads, and change ready.

Clock in

If opening am check am opening before customers arrive.

If opening PM check with am crew about anything needed.

Check reservation book.

Check with manager of the day about any special events or groups.

Check with Kitchen about soup of the day and special. (taste what is ready)

Confirm section you will be assigned for shift. And check all tables to make sure all condiments are there.

Make sure side salads and dressing are ready for service.

Greet customers as they arrive at your table. 

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