Now hiring - bar server

Server Position

Working within a designated station, manages each assigned guest's dining experience from the time they are seated until they depart. Through his/her attitude, attentiveness and demeanor, the server ensures that each and every guest's experience is pleasant with their expectations being met or exceeded. In a server-banking situation, this position must ensure the proper handling of company funds in accordance with established policy and procedures, and complies with all federal, state, local and Company requirements with respect to safe, lawful alcohol beverage service.

Having a thorough understanding of Steps of Service, serve guests per established standards. Working in a team environment, assist other servers/team members as needed. Must be able to participate in team service. Has a thorough understand of food and drink offerings, including specials, limited time offerings, promotions and any other food related offerings of the company. Is the final 'check', ensuring all food and beverages prepared are correct and meet company quality and presentation standards If there are any deviations from the standard, this position is responsible for notifying management. Follows all established Company cash handling procedures. Completes any pre-shift, 'running' shift, and post shift set-up, prep, cleaning and stocking as outlined, and in accordance with established company standards. Alerts management immediately if there is any suspicion that a guest is intoxicated and should be refused service for their safety and the safety of others. Has a good working knowledge of restaurant, e.g., hours of operation, directions to the restaurant, food & beverage menu selections, general restaurant information (credit cards accepted, check policies, take-out programs and all information provided by the company for reference. Guest complaint resolution expert. Any issue causing further issues must be brought to the attention of the manager on duty. Acknowledge guests as they leave and invite them to come back to the restaurant. Assists in the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of all dining/service areas reports any deficiencies to management. Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct. Completes assigned daily/weekly cleaning projects. Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards. Strong commitment to serving others. Willing to extend themselves to the guests they serve Hospitality. Able to lift and carry trays of food weighing up to 30 pounds from kitchen to dining room multiple times per shift. Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages.

During a typical shift a front of the house team member will have intense guest contact and be involved in stressful situations. Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Minimum 1 year experience working as a food server in a full service restaurant concept or to have worked in the full service restaurant business in any capacity. Food Safety and BASSET Certification. A leadership role of any sort in the restaurant industry preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Welcome to the Ditka Family of Restaurants. We are a collection of supreme casual dining restaurants featuring American Cuisine People Love . Our mission is to build a company of restaurants that have a reputation for human goodness, flawless execution, and being best-in-segment by providing a consistently memorable experience to each member of Our Family Guests, Communities, Team Members, Friends of the Restaurant, and Suppliers anchored by our passion for Authentic Hospitality, Culinary Excellence, Quality Everywhere, and Integrity Always. Our purpose is to build a company of successful local restaurants on the strength of the four cornerstones and fidelity to our basics. We measure success as real, restaurant-level growth in sales and profit, the pride of Our Family in having Ditka's Restaurant Group as part of their lives, and the active loyalty of our Team Members, Suppliers, Friends of the Restaurant, and Guests & Communities. We know success depends on the initiative, goodwill, and performance of our Team Members and Leaders working together to ensure memories of Personal Indulgence, A Great Bar, and Food People Love for our Guests and being A Good Neighbor for our Neighbors.

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