AM Dining Room Restaurant Server - 6am -11am

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking a part-time server to greet guests, take orders for food and beverages, and ensure a warm, gracious dining experience. You will maintain menu knowledge, operate the POS, and help with side work.

Shifts before 11:00 AM require standing for 8 hours, lifting up to 30 lbs, and English proficiency. The role offers an hourly wage of $14.00 plus tips, with comprehensive benefits described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and dining settings.
• Ability to upsell and handle payments at POS.
• Good communication in English and guest relations.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers for food and beverages.
• Serve guests following company standards and maintain warmth.
• Maintain menu knowledge and present bills using POS.
• Refer complaints to supervisor and complete side work efficiently.
• Assist in promotions and maintain liaison with staff.

Skills

Customer service

POS system proficiency

Upselling

Tools

POS system

Job description

*This is a Part Time position*

Essential Functions:

• To take all orders from customers for F&B.
• To serve guests in accordance with company standards.
• To impart to the customer warmth and graciousness, much as you would give a guest in your own home.
• To inquire throughout the course of the customer's meal if the food, service, and dining atmosphere are to his / her satisfaction.
• To be thoroughly familiar with menu items and related materials.
• To clean and maintain all working areas and equipment.
• To complete designated side work efficiently and thoroughly.
• To use the suggestive selling method for building check averages.
• To refer any complains to the appropriate supervisor.
• To undertake all reasonable tasks requested by the food and beverage manager, restaurant manager to host / hostess.
• To maintain a good working liaison with all other members of the staff.
• To prepare and present bills to customers for payment using the point of sales system (POS).
• To obtain settlement from customers, either cash or charge and settle bills using POS system.
• To produce at the end of each shift, reconciliation of cash and charge bills.
• To consciously assist in all company promotions when required.

Hotel Specific Essential Functions:

• Able to work 6am- 11am shifts
• Ability to stand for 8 hrs length of time
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to bend frequently during a shift
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $14.00 per hour plus tips.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on employee classification.