Opening Server: Welcoming Guests, Upsell & Shine

JL Hospitality Management; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is opening 575 Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeking friendly servers to welcome guests, describe the menu, and provide attentive service. You’ll be part of an opening team with a focus on guest satisfaction and smooth dining experiences.

Responsibilities include taking orders, using the POS system, suggesting menu items, handling payments, and maintaining a clean service area while following Alaska alcohol laws and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of dining room service procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and coworkers.
• Basic math skills and the ability to handle payments and operate a POS system.
• Ability to complete ServSafe or other required food safety training.
• An Alaska-recognized alcohol management training certification, such as TIPS or TAMS, or the ability to complete the training within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of applicable Alaska liquor laws and the ability to follow responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Ability to follow restaurant procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and answer menu questions.
• Recommend food and beverages based on guest preferences.
• Use suggestive selling to increase check averages.
• Take accurate orders, enter them into the POS, and serve promptly.
• Check in with guests and respond to requests.
• Present checks and process payments.
• Perform opening/closing side work and keep areas clean.
• Assist fellow servers and bussers with tables as needed.
• Follow food safety and responsible alcohol service procedures.

Skills

Guest service

Clear communication

POS handling

Food safety training

Alcohol service training

Liquor laws knowledge

Safe work environment

Tools

POS system

Job description

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is opening 575 Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska, seeking friendly servers to welcome guests, describe the menu, and provide attentive service. You’ll be part of an opening team with a focus on guest satisfaction and smooth dining experiences.

Responsibilities include taking orders, using the POS system, suggesting menu items, handling payments, and maintaining a clean service area while following Alaska alcohol laws and safety procedures.