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El Don Cocina & Cantina

Servers (Experience Required)

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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

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Servers (Experience Required) El Don Cocina & Cantina Lathrop, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Spanish Venue beverage service Customer communication In-person customer service Menu item upselling Table management Nightclub experience English Food and beverage recommendations Attention to detail Beverage recommendations Stocking Guest rapport building Full Job Description El Don Cocina & Cantina , our modern Mexican restaurant and cantina, is seeking experienced Servers to join our team. We're looking for hospitality-driven team members who can provide polished, attentive service in a fast-paced restaurant and nightlife environment.
Important:
This is not an entry-level position . Please apply only if you have at least 1-2 years of serving experience and are comfortable working busy dinner, brunch, and special event shifts.
Duties:
Provide friendly, attentive, and professional guest service. Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently. Maintain strong knowledge of our food, cocktail, tequila, and mezcal offerings. Make recommendations and confidently upsell food, cocktails, and premium selections. Manage multiple tables efficiently during high-volume periods. Monitor tables throughout service and anticipate guest needs. Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked service areas. Work closely with hosts, bussers, kitchen staff, bartenders, and management to provide a smooth guest experience. Process guest checks and payments accurately. Follow all alcohol-service, health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Skills & Requirements:
Minimum 1-2 years of restaurant serving experience. Experience in a high-volume restaurant, upscale-casual, lounge, or nightlife environment is strongly preferred. Strong customer service and communication skills. Confident, outgoing personality with the ability to engage guests professionally. Strong menu knowledge and ability to make recommendations and upsell. Ability to multitask, manage multiple tables, and remain composed during busy shifts. Knowledge of cocktails, tequila, mezcal, and Mexican cuisine is a plus. Must be dependable and available for evenings, weekends, brunches, and special events . Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus. We are looking for experienced hospitality professionals who understand that great service, strong hospitality, and attention to detail are just as important as great food and cocktails.
Pay:
$17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Lathrop, CA 95330 (Required)
Work Location:
In person