Hospitality-Driven Server | Community-Focused Dining

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Iowa is seeking a friendly Server to work at Applebee's, delivering food and drinks and creating a memorable dining experience for guests.

You will greet guests, answer questions, make menu suggestions, relay orders to the kitchen, and help keep the dining area clean and welcoming. This role is paid at the tip credit minimum wage plus tips, with earnings varying by availability.

Join a family‑oriented team dedicated to hospitable service and community involvement.

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

Customer service

Positive attitude

Verbal communication

Mobility

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Iowa is seeking a friendly Server to work at Applebee's, delivering food and drinks and creating a memorable dining experience for guests.

You will greet guests, answer questions, make menu suggestions, relay orders to the kitchen, and help keep the dining area clean and welcoming. This role is paid at the tip credit minimum wage plus tips, with earnings varying by availability.

Join a family‑oriented team dedicated to hospitable service and community involvement.