High-Volume Server | Flexible Hours & Tips

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 8,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on meals and perks

Employee recognition and awards

Training and growth opportunities

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Edison, NJ is seeking friendly servers to deliver warm hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume dining room. You will greet guests, take orders, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure timely service, while offering menu guidance and beverage recommendations.

This role offers tips-based earnings, flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time), training, and benefits including paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months serving experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with payment processing and basic math skills.
• Dedicated, dependable, punctual, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable, problem-solving mindset with consistent attention to detail.
• Passion for hospitality, guest satisfaction, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, stand for extended periods, and move frequently.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet guests, creating a welcoming guest experience.
• Build rapport through casual conversation while providing attentive service.
• Orchestrate dining experiences in alignment with our defined service standards.
• Take and enter accurate orders using a POS system.
• Actively listen during guest interactions to anticipate needs.
• Share menu knowledge by making menu recommendations and answering questions about food allergies and ingredients.
• Guide guests in beer and spirit selections while demonstrating strong wine knowledge.
• Coordinate with the kitchen to ensure order accuracy and timely service.
• Deliver food and drinks with speed and a sense of urgency.
• Fill and refill beverages, clear tables, and manage multiple tables.
• Process payments accurately, including cash handling and credit/debit transactions.
• Follow instructions, procedures, and alcohol service guidelines.
• Demonstrate ownership of sidework and closing tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Work well under pressure with a positive, patient attitude.

Skills

Serving experience

Team player

Multitasking

Payment processing

Attention to detail

Hospitality passion

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Edison, NJ is seeking friendly servers to deliver warm hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume dining room. You will greet guests, take orders, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure timely service, while offering menu guidance and beverage recommendations.

This role offers tips-based earnings, flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time), training, and benefits including paid time off and medical coverage.