Restaurant Server

Village of Tanglewood; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Village of Tanglewood in Houston, TX is seeking energetic Servers to support our dining room and events for a vibrant senior community. This part-time role emphasizes warm, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere for residents and guests.

You will greet guests, take orders, serve meals, ensure accuracy and quality, and help maintain a spotless dining area. Weekend/holiday availability is required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must obtain accredited food handler certification within 60 days.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the dining room is spotless and beautifully set for meals and events.
• Greet residents and guests with a smile and seat them comfortably.
• Take orders, relay to kitchen, and deliver meals promptly.
• Ensure order accuracy and check food quality and presentation.
• Respond swiftly to requests to ensure a top-notch dining experience.
• Poured and refilled drinks in a timely manner.
• Follow food handling, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with setting tables, clearing dishes, and restocking inventory.
• Remove walkers from the dining room and return them after meals for safety.
• Make residents and guests feel special and well served.
• Understand the menu and explain selections to residents and guests.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend required in-service trainings.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.
• Maintain professional appearance per company policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities with enthusiasm.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Follow written and oral instructions

Teamwork

Interact with residents and guests

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a positive impact in the lives of seniors? We have exciting opportunities for Servers who are enthusiastic, friendly, and dedicated to exceeding residents' and guests' expectations in our dining room and during events. If you’re ready to bring your energy, compassion, and dedication to our vibrant community, we’d love to have you on our team!

Location

Village of Tanglewood, an Independent Living senior community

Pay Rate

$16.00/hr.

Part Time

Schedule

Monday - Friday 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. | Saturday 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. | Sunday 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the dining room is spotless and beautifully set for all meals and events.
• Greet all residents and guests with a smile, ensuring everyone has a comfortable place to sit.
• Take food orders, present them to kitchen staff, and deliver meals promptly and efficiently.
• Guarantee the accuracy of orders and check food quality and presentation.
• Respond swiftly to resident and guest requests, ensuring their dining experience is top-notch.
• Ensure drinks are poured and refilled in a timely manner.
• Follow all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards meticulously.
• Assist with setting tables, removing dirty dishes, disposing of waste, and restocking inventory.
• Remove all walkers from the dining room to ensure safety and return them immediately after meals.
• Make each resident and guest feel special, showing genuine pleasure in serving them.
• Understand the menu fully and be able to explain the selections to residents and guests.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities with enthusiasm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain an accredited food handler certification within 60 days, as per State guidelines.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to one year of related experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service attitude and ability to interact well with staff, residents, and guests.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks.

EOE/M/F/D/V