BLUES CITY CAFE - SERVER

Blues City Cafe; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Server to provide excellent customer service and ensure guests have a memorable dining experience. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have prior serving experience, basic cooking knowledge, and fluency in English. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying conditions, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to ensure a great dining experience.
• Handle table bookings and greet guests warmly.
• Prepare tables, serve food and drinks, and maintain cleanliness.
• Accommodate special requests and assist with events.

Skills

Customer service

Basic cooking knowledge

Menu knowledge

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job 178437 - BLUES CITY CAFE - SERVER, Memphis, TN

The purpose of this position is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining at our restaurant. Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are expected to have some basic cooking knowledge and precise menu spec and preparation knowledge.

General Responsibilities

• Prepares the tables, restocking napkins, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks and side work.
• Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items.
• Handle the table booking messages, direct customers to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, assist in drink selection, inform customers about food preparation details, and communicate specific customer needs to the cooks.
• Maintain proper dining experience, deliver items, fulfill customer needs, offer desserts and drinks, remove courses, replenish utensils, and refill glasses.
• Prepare mixed drinks for service to customers at the table when needed.
• Properly open and pour wine at the table side.
• Obtain revenues, issue receipts, accept payments, and return the change.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Understand and can communicate products and services available at the restaurant.
• Must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager on duty.

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Previous serving experience required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.

License/Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close and distance vision
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent walking with some standing at times
• Will walk for long periods of time, possibly extended distances
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly

Working Conditions

• May be indoor or outdoor setting depending on outlet
• Varied weather conditions are expected
• Will work near moving or mechanical parts
• May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.