To Go Specialist

Overview To-go/Curbside Server Responsibilities at O’Charley’s. Our goal is to satisfy our guests completely so they will return again and again. You were hired because you have “A Passion to Serve” - the desire to ensure our guests have a memorable experience every time they visit. Our guests are the reason for our existence. Your paycheck will say O’Charley’s, but our guests are your true employers. Responsibilities As a To-Go Server, your first responsibility is to be an effective SALESPERSON . You must understand our food and beverage menus, specials, and promos and be able to make recommendations and suggestions based on your knowledge of food and drink items. Your next responsibility is to ensure our guests have a great experience by providing exceptional service. In order to accomplish this: Make each guest feel appreciated through accommodating actions. Practice the “Hospitality Halo” with everyone within a six-foot radius (smile, step aside, speak first) — a friendly attitude is essential in building good rapport with guests and fellow team members. Most importantly, be polite to all guests and team members. Work as a team with all O’Charley’s team members. Communicate clearly and enthusiastically with guests and team members — have an outgoing attitude and retain your self‑composure at all times. No matter how busy you are, guests must be treated with concern for their needs or interests as if each is the only guest in the restaurant. Your ability to smile and remain calm will help eliminate stress during very busy times. Immediately greet guests and ensure prompt and efficient food and beverage delivery. Serve your guests in a timely manner, according to the guest’s preferred pace. Stay organized, thinking and acting quickly and effectively, and maintain a sense of urgency. Have a thorough knowledge of service sequences and guidelines; use this knowledge to serve guests effectively. Have a thorough knowledge of To-Go accounting procedures. Have a thorough knowledge of To-Go packaging; use this knowledge to prepare and package quality products for guests. Maintain general appearance of the To-Go area through cleaning and stocking. Take pride in your personal appearance and the appearance of your work area. Ensure “Perfect Plate” presentations before items are delivered to guests. While we are all responsible for ensuring our guests have a great experience, there are times when we will make a mistake. If a mistake is made, we must own it and take every action possible to correct it. It is imperative that all guests leave knowing we cared about their individual situation and did everything possible to strive for a win-win solution. Knowledge Requirements Guest relations To-Go packaging Menu knowledge Service Sequences Telephone etiquette Point of Sale operation Quality service and standards Safety and Security Procedures Cash handling Floor plan Specials Sidework duties Physical Able to continually enter and exit the building, even during inclement weather while carrying To-Go orders weighing anywhere from 1-25 pounds. Able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language of the work location. Able to perform simple mathematical calculations relating to money handling. Able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to multiple hours in length. Must have a good sense of balance, able to bend, kneel and lift bus pans, trays, etc., frequently weighing up to 25 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr