Casual Restaurant Server

Curry Up Now; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Commuter Benefits

Free shift meal

Discounted meals

Competitive hourly wage + tips

Job summary

Curry Up Now in Palo Alto, CA seeks a Restaurant Server to welcome guests, take orders, deliver meals and maintain a clean dining area. This role requires strong guest interaction and cash handling with attention to accuracy.

The position supports high-volume service with teamwork; ServSafe and Food Handlers certifications are preferred and eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to take orders, answer questions and manage guest needs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Proficient with basic computer applications and ordering systems.
• ServSafe and Food Handlers certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from guests and deliver food to tables.
• Provide friendly customer service and engage guests.
• Buss tables, clear and reset, stock service areas.
• Assist with cash handling and closing duties.
• Maintain clean dining areas and restrooms when required.

Skills

Self-discipline

Initiative

Leadership

Outgoing

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

POS knowledge

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Point of Sale systems

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Restaurant Server

REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager, General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Sick Leave (earned based on local/state/federal compliance mandates, by location)
• Commuter Benefits
• Free shift meal
• Discounted meals at all other company-owned restaurants
• Competitive hourly wage + tips

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position may be required to assist in restaurant operations (prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or assist with food production or service) during critical operational demands. Heavy lifting may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The environment within the restaurant may be subject to extreme heat and wet, slippery floors, particularly in the food production area. Care must be exercised to wear appropriate attire such as skid resistant shoes.

The job description below is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position.
The Company may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary.
This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of Company Leadership with or without notice.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The FOH employee is responsible for managing the first impression of Curry Up Now to our guests. Taking orders from customers, providing customer service, delivering food to tables, bussing tables, cleaning floors and tables, cleaning restrooms, running drinks and general friendly engagement is required in this role. The Server position is held accountable for the financial responsibility of the cash drawer in which they operate. Accurate accounting for beginning and ending balances, sales receipts, etc. are the responsibility of the Server. Running end of day process when closing

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance
• Must possess good communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks such as take orders, ensure that orders are produced timely and respond to guest questions.
• A combination of practical experience and education, along with the drive, desire, and ambition to succeed in work and in life
• Basic knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel), and Point of Sale systems
• Must be reliable, dependable, and willing to work the hours per week as needed for the role whether full-time or part-time.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have ServSafe, Food Handlers Certification