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Courtyard Tupelo

Bistro Server

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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.

$28,894 / year median in Mississippi

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Benefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts
Job Summary:
Waits on Bar guests, obtains drink and/or food order and serves. Gives drink orders to bartender. Responsibilities include cleaning and restocking.
Responsibilities:
Promptly greet guests at tables, offer food menu, and inform them of the drink specials. Obtain the order and give to the kitchen for food preparation or bartender to mix drink, deliver order. Return to table periodically to make sure all needs are met, offer dessert. Present the check. When payment is offered return change and receipt to guest. Remove dirty dishes and linen as needed. Reset tables with clean china, linen, silver, glassware, utensils, condiments, and paper. Basic knowledge of menu prices and composition. Requires familiarity of daily specials. Monitor snacks at tables. Empty, clean and refill items as your side work duties describe. Maintain a clean uniform and person. Certified in Serving Alcohol with Care or similar program. Successfully complete training of required OSHA programs. Knowledge of fire alarm system and evacuation procedures. All duties must be carried out in a safe manner. Be flexible and adaptable to the changes that will occur to your job Employee must treat everyone with dignity and respect. Keep confidential the business functions of the company including, but not limited to, financial status, customer/guest information, employee issues, etc.
Qualifications:
Highly organized. Must be able to work the majority of the shift in a standing position, constantly moving, and able to lift 30 pounds. Strong Guest Service Skills Must have attention to detail and be customer service oriented. Ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers.
Benefits/Perks:
Medical, Dental, Paid time off, 401(k) for full-time employees All employees get discounts on hotel's outside of their hotel they work in Opportunities for bonuses $250 referral bonus for you and a referred associate
PayActiv:
access to your already earned wages before payday