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.
Server Royal Oak Ramen LLC Royal Oak, MI Job Details 22 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Wine knowledge Employee relationship building Full Job Description Jinya Ramen Bar Server Job Description
FUNCTION
Guest Experience Specialist - Server
REPORTS TO
Service Manager
DEPARTMENT
Front of House
COMPENSATION
Varies based on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Server Guest Experience Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding Guest service at JINYA. This involves engaging with Guests, describing food and beverage options, accurately taking orders, promptly delivering meals, and processing payments efficiently. This position is vital to creating the exceptional experience that JINYA is known for. The Server significantly contributes to JINYA's success by offering genuine hospitality aimed at surprising and delighting our Guests, supporting Team Members, and ensuring compliance with alcohol policies while promoting revenue growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a fun, energetic, friendly, and positive experience! Make each Guest feel special as if they are a Guest in your own home! Work as a team; One Team, One Ramen Dream! GUEST Surprise and delight our Guests! Create an energetic and comfortable atmosphere for Guests to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family and feel a sense of community, even if dining alone. Offers a sincere welcome to every Guest upon arrival, thanks Guests as they depart, soliciting feedback about the quality of service and welcomes each Guest to return. Educates our Guests of our offerings including Chef Specials and/or promotions, answering questions and making suggestions when appropriate. Uses up-selling techniques with every Guest to enhance the experience. Addresses Guest concerns and informs Manager to ensure a positive resolve. TEAM Promotes excellence, cooperation and teamwork within the company. Supports and assists Team Members.
OPERATIONS
Arrives to work on time as scheduled in full uniform. Sets-up, maintains and operates dining and bar areas. Follows steps of service. Offers a sincere welcome to every Guest upon arrival, thanks Guests as they depart, soliciting feedback about the quality of service and welcomes each Guest to return. Checks Guest identification to ensure they meet minimum 40-year age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages. Adheres to standardized portion sizes, quality standards and department rules and procedures. Takes drink and food orders and accurately inputs into register system. Ensures the correct drinks and food ordered are delivered to the table/guest. Collects payment and makes correct change or processes credit card transactions. Practices safe food handling and cleanliness standards always. Sweeps, wet mops and/or brushes floors, as needed or directed by manager. Posts wet floor sign to mopped floors. Assists with restroom check and maintaining to standard. Busses tables and ensures marketing materials, menus, plateware and condiments are positioned appropriately. Assists as needed, taking and expediting takeout and delivery orders. Ensures PCI credit card compliance. Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer. Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Energetic and flexible. Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations. Well organized and detail oriented. Forms strong working relationships within team. Prioritizes responsibilities and achieves results through multi-tasking. Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others. Follows direction with focused attention. Basic knowledge of beer, wine and spirits and standard drink recipes required. Minimum one year of experience in a server position within the restaurant business preferred. Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 4 hours in length.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
NP Not Present O Occasional (Up to 25% of time) F Frequent (26%-74% of time) C Constant (75% or more of time) Check All That Apply References Requirements
NP O F C
Standing/Walking:
Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in a work area. x
Sitting:
Remaining in a normal seated position. x
Carrying:
Moving an object usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders. x
Lifting:
Raising an object from one level to another with hands or arms and/or shoulders, back and legs. Must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds. x
Pushing/Pulling:
Exerting force upon an object so that object moves away from/towards the force. x
