What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Server position at Great Wolf Lodge?
$3.50 tips per hour
The Server is responsible for taking food and beverage orders, serving food and beverages, and handling transactions while interacting in a positive, friendly and efficient manner with our guests.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and appetizers; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions and understanding customer's special needs and/or dietary restrictions
- Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests
- Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression
- Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen including accompaniments and condiments from service bars, as requested
- Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process
- Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs
- Obtains revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host person; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons
- Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Some High School education or equivalent
- Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) as they apply to cash handling
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Desired Qualifications & Traits
- Previous server experience
- Prior experience with Point-of-Sale (POS) technology
- Proven teamwork
- Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
- Enthusiastic and positive energy
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Able to bend, stretch, and twist
- Able to stand for long periods of time