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Sage Hospitality Group | NLX
PM Server
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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.
$34,183 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
PM Server
Job OverviewUnder general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.
Responsibilities+ Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.+ Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.+ Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.+ Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.+ Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.+ Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.+ Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.+ Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.+ Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.+ Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.+ Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.+ Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. Qualifications Education/Formal Training High school education or equivalent. Experience Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer. Knowledge/Skills + Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations. + Must know standard cash-handling procedures. + Must be fluent in oral and written English. + Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions. + Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time. + Mobility
Responsibilities+ Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.+ Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.+ Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.+ Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.+ Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.+ Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.+ Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.+ Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.+ Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.+ Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.+ Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.+ Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. Qualifications Education/Formal Training High school education or equivalent. Experience Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer. Knowledge/Skills + Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations. + Must know standard cash-handling procedures. + Must be fluent in oral and written English. + Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions. + Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time. + Mobility
- full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift. + Continuous standing
- during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
- prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment. Benefits
- Hotel Room and Restaurant Discounts upon completion of training programs
- 401(k) with a company match after 60 days of employment
- Employee Assistance Plan
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