Guest-Focused Server at Local Family Restaurant

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, is seeking a friendly Server to create memorable dining experiences by serving food and drinks and anticipating guest needs with genuine hospitality. You will greet guests, answer questions, take and relay orders, and coordinate with the kitchen and bar to ensure accurate, timely service.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, family-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off of the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
• Transports plates, glasses and baskets to and from the dining room, service bar, and the kitchen about 30 times per shift.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports glass racks and cases up to 25 pounds up to 15 times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and drinks and ongoing service to guests.
• Greet guests, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food, drinks, and service.
• Interact with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
• Relay orders to service bar and kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.
• Observe and serve guests responding to any needs or requests.
• Present guest checks to each table and facilitates payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure.
• Participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tables.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Mobility

Basic math

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, is seeking a friendly Server to create memorable dining experiences by serving food and drinks and anticipating guest needs with genuine hospitality. You will greet guests, answer questions, take and relay orders, and coordinate with the kitchen and bar to ensure accurate, timely service.

The role emphasizes a positive attitude, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, family-oriented setting.