Hospitality Server — Deliver Memorable Guest Experiences

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s locations, is seeking a Server to deliver a memorable dining experience by serving food and drinks and attending to guests’ needs. You will greet guests, upsell menu items, and maintain a friendly atmosphere.

This role emphasizes quick service, accuracy in orders, and teamwork in a fast-paced family restaurant environment with tips-based pay.

Qualifications

• Desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to wipe down tables and booths across the restaurant.
• Mobility during the entire shift.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication.

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 POS system.
• Observe and serve guests responding to any needs or requests.
• Present guest checks to each table and facilitate payment; handle cash or card procedures.
• Participates in clearing and resetting dining room tables.

Skills

Care for others

Positive attitude

Basic math

Verbal communication

Mobility

Friendly demeanor

Reading/writing

Tools

POS system

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s locations, is seeking a Server to deliver a memorable dining experience by serving food and drinks and attending to guests’ needs. You will greet guests, upsell menu items, and maintain a friendly atmosphere.

This role emphasizes quick service, accuracy in orders, and teamwork in a fast-paced family restaurant environment with tips-based pay.