Buffet Food Server - Full Time

Northfield Park Racino; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfield Park Racino is seeking a Food Server to greet guests, take and deliver orders, maintain tables, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced resort environment.

Responsibilities include itemizing bills, handling payments, keeping areas clean, and coordinating with kitchen staff to fulfill guest requests, including knowledge of wine and beverages and proper service techniques.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food and beverage experience in a high-paced environment.
• Able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in resort setting preferred.
• Excellent English communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner.
• Sell and serve menu items and beverages.
• Maintain table cleanliness and POS accuracy.
• Itemize bills and securely process payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of stations and related equipment.
• Coordinate with management and kitchen staff to fulfill guest requests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

It is the primary responsibility of the Food Server to take and deliver customer orders, maintain tables, guest satisfaction and finalize checks. The food server is also responsible for performing side work and general cleaning of assigned stations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner and make them feel welcome.
• Knowledgeable of selling techniques and service delivery of menu items of every course and both non and alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain table cleanliness utilizing a silent service approach.
• Itemize bills correctly and efficiently secure payment.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of assigned areas, side stations, tables and Point of Sale (POS) stations.
• Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency.
• Communicate with management, chefs and culinary staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.

Requirements

Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Work Experience

• 5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience Food and Beverage experience in a high-paced environment with food service experience Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays. Required
• Experience working in a similar resort setting. Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of menu items, including characteristics of wine and champagne by the glass, major wines, liquor brands, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, terminology, and garnishes.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, and coolers, slicers and beverage machines.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of computers and Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms.
• Knowledge of hotel services, features, local attractions and activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.