Airport Restaurant Server - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

MERA Corporation; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Cross-training

Job summary

MERA RD2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is seeking energetic, customer-focused Servers for in-person roles at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 concepts. You will deliver attentive service, possess menu knowledge, and work in a fast-paced airport setting.

This role offers full-time and part-time shifts with weekend availability; base pay is $2.13 per hour plus tips, with earnings varying by location and shift.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred, with at least one year of serving experience being a plus.
• Strong customer service, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Must meet applicable age requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Must be eligible to obtain an airport security badge, which includes a background check as required by RDU.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and provide friendly, attentive, and professional service.
• Take accurate orders and enter them into the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain strong knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients, preparation methods, and available specials.
• Make menu recommendations and answer guest questions confidently.
• Deliver food and beverages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Check on guests throughout their dining experience and respond promptly to requests.
• Process payments accurately and follow company cash-handling procedures.
• Address guest concerns professionally and communicate issues to management when necessary.
• Work closely with bartenders, kitchen staff, and management to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Assist with opening, closing, and assigned side work, including stocking, cleaning, and preparing service stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas, tables, and service stations.
• Assist with seating guests, running food, bussing tables, and other front-of-house responsibilities as needed.
• Communicate guest requests, order modifications, and service concerns clearly to the appropriate team members.
• Support fellow employees during busy periods to maintain smooth restaurant operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Stamina

Airport environment

Friendly demeanor

Tools

POS system

Job description

MERA RD2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is seeking energetic, customer-focused Servers for in-person roles at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 concepts. You will deliver attentive service, possess menu knowledge, and work in a fast-paced airport setting.

This role offers full-time and part-time shifts with weekend availability; base pay is $2.13 per hour plus tips, with earnings varying by location and shift.