Restaurant Server

SSP Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 5,500 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (90%+)

Vision and life insurance (100%)

Holiday pay

Predictable schedules

Job summary

SSP America in Indianapolis International Airport seeks friendly Hosts/Servers to join our team. Earn $4/hour base plus tips with potential to earn $25+/hour on average, with most restaurants closing by 9PM.

We offer predictable schedules, holiday pay, and substantial premiums paid for medical, vision, and life insurance. 1+ year restaurant serving experience preferred; HS diploma may be preferred. Join us for growth and advancement opportunities within SSP America at the airport.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to interact with guests.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and totals.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and offer suggestions regarding food, beverages, and services.
• Input orders accurately into the POS system.
• Prepare dishes and beverages for service as needed.
• Observe guests and respond to additional requests.
• Clear dishes and balance checks at end of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and reset counters or tables between courses.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• $4 / hour plus tips Earning potential of up to $25+/hour average
• Predictable schedules and most restaurants close by 9PM
• Extra pay for holidays worked
• 90% paid medical and vision premiums
• 100% paid life insurance and vision premiums
• Career development and opportunities for advancement
• We are currently hiring for Hosts to work at 1933 Lounge + HC Tavern By St. Elmo located inside the Indianapolis International Airport.

At SSP America, our Servers are one of our most important customer service roles. Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Server:

Answer questions and offer suggestions regarding food, beverages, and services of the facility

Accurately input orders into the POS system

Prepare dishes for service, to include ladling soup, tossing salads, cutting portions of pie and desserts, and brewing coffee

Observe guests to anticipate their needs and respond to any additional requests

Clear all dishes away from table

Balance and reconcile all assigned open and closed checks by totaling bills and accepting payments

Clear and reset all counters or tables at the conclusion of each course

Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate for this position has:

1 Year Experience in Restaurant Serving

High school diploma preferred

Verbal and written communication

Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and take orders

Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service

Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, etc.

Food handlers permit, as required by law

Brand certification, as required

Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items

Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check

Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.