Charlie Palmer Food Server - Part Time

Job Title

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Take beverage and food orders from restaurant guests and input orders into POS system.
• Deliver orders following required standards for the position.
• Prepare tableside items (if applicable) and anticipate guest's needs.
• Complete all side work including but not limited to wiping down stations, re-stocking supplies, polish silverware, buff glasses, set-up service cart, etc. to prepare tables and stations. Breakdown stations, carts and tables close of restaurants.
• Explain menu to the guests and answer any questions they may have.
• Memorize the menu and specials to recommend dishes and beverage pairings.
• Always check on quality of food and service to ensure excellent guest service.
• Provide timely table maintenance to ensure inviting dining experience for guests.
• Assist the busser/runner with any required tasks, including table setup, pre-bussing, delivering food, etc.
• Assist the management and host team to set up and rearrange the dining area to accommodate larger groups and assist with special events taking place at the restaurant.
• Adhere to company established SOPs in regard to paperwork, cash, and auditing.
• Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to identify menu products.
• Superior knowledge of applicable laws and regulations in regard to alcohol service.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate a glassware washing machine and to re-fill ice bins and beer bins, utilizing ice machines.
• Knowledge of the dish room, including separating silverware, dishes & glassware appropriately
• Candidate must be able to communicate in English, both in written and oral form.
• Ability of simple reading, math, writing and task completion skills is required.
• Must have the following skills: compiling, coordination, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making.
• Flexible working all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing with the Alcohol Awareness Card.

Education and/or Experience

• Previous restaurant server experience is required or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly standing, walking, and frequently reaching overhead, bending over, kneeling, and balancing during the duration of their shift.
• Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry 50lbs or less frequently.
• The team members will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and occasional light and firm/strong grasping motions.
• Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment and other mechanical devices.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Team Member may be exposed to slippery surfaces, fumes/odor and secondhand smoke.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.