Food Server

Hollywood Casino St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, & vision

Uber benefit for nearby metro stops

Cash rewards recognition

Tuition Reimbursement

Lindenwood University Discounts

Diversity Scholarship

Job summary

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is seeking a friendly Food Server to deliver fast, attentive service to guests in a high-volume dining room. You’ll engage with patrons, take orders, and help ensure a smooth, enjoyable dining experience.

Requirements include 18+ years old, strong communication, ability to handle cash, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. Training is provided, and the facility offers benefits from day one and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prior customer service in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Cash handling experience preferred.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, professional service to guests and staff.
• Engage guests using polite conversation and the 10/5 rule when possible.
• Operate POS system and handle cash accurately.
• Keep dining area clean and organized; assist with host stand.
• Promote casino events and directions to casino areas.
• Thank guests and invite them back; encourage continued play.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English proficiency

Team player

Professional appearance

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

What does Hollywood Casino & Hotel have to offer?

• Day 1 medical, dental, & vision benefits!
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, & more.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Lindenwood University Discounts, & Diversity Scholarship for Team Member’s children.

As a Food Server, you will:

Pay: $7.50 per hour plus tips (Tip Avg. $100 per shift) | Shift: Ranges from 7:00 am- 11:30 pm

• Provides fast, friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to restaurant guests and restaurant staff.
• Engages in friendly conversations with guest whenever possible using the 10/5 rule: 10 feet – make eye contact and smile, 5 feet – greet and speak to guest.
• Provides personalized service and uses guest’s name at least twice during all interactions.
• Greets each guest entering restaurant.
• Operates a cash register/POS System, ringing proper amount into the register and giving the guest or server the correct change; accounts for all cash, charge, and complimentary sales according to established procedure; maintains integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
• Keeps designated working area clean and organized; assists in maintaining cleanliness of dining room, including host stand area, as necessary or required, in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Resolves service issues according to the service recovery toolbox.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas.
• Thanks customers, invites them back, wishes them luck, and makes it easy for them to get back in play.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior customer service in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Previous cashiering experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Able to work at a fast pace in an often crowded/noisy environment.
• Must be able to accurately and quickly process all cash transactions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. (Cash drawer, cash register/POS supplies, tables, and chairs).
• Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items (i.e., pens, money, Credit cards), bend, stoop, and twist while handling financial transactions; stand and walk for up to four hours; able to use hand motions when receiving payment and giving change, when using the cash register/POS system, and when cleaning and wiping cashier areas.
• Must be able to tolerate industry standard chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Able to tolerate second-handed smoke, noise, and bright lights.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino®.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

we’re changing entertainment.

Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

Up to $18 per hour