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DiCicco's - Old Town Clovis
Server
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$33,929 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
o Monitor and observe guests dining experience to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service and respond promptly and courteously to correct any problems. o Collect payments from guests. o Write guests' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff. o Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes. o Take food or beverages orders from guests. o Check guests' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages. o Serve food or beverages to guests and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required. o Present menus to guests and answer questions about menu items, beverages, and other restaurant functions and services o Inform guests of menu changes and daily specials and make recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy. o Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining. o Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for guests, and chill bottles of wine. o Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties. o Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens. o Explain to guests how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods. o Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware. o Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters and take them to kitchen for cleaning. o Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests. o Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom. o Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for guests. o Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee. o Escort guests to their tables. o Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving. o Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers. o Describe and recommend wines to guests. o Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return. o Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement. o Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant. o Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.