Energetic Server – Great Benefits & Growth

Ema - Glenview; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance

Paid Vacation

BCBS Medical

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ēma in Glenview is hiring servers to deliver friendly, efficient guest service for a rotating 3-6 table section and to support a high-energy dining room. You’ll follow steps of service, handle orders, payments, and bussing to ensure a memorable guest experience.

Join a caring, creative team within Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; this position requires weekend availability, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while upholding safety and

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, friendly guest service to a 3-6 table section including but not limited to following all steps of service and bussing the table to ensure a positive guest experience
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Follow all steps of service
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job description

Ēma in Glenview is hiring servers to deliver friendly, efficient guest service for a rotating 3-6 table section and to support a high-energy dining room. You’ll follow steps of service, handle orders, payments, and bussing to ensure a memorable guest experience.

Join a caring, creative team within Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; this position requires weekend availability, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while upholding safety and