Restaurant Server

SSP Group; Iowa; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Group at The Eastern Iowa Airport seeks a Server to warmly greet guests, take and process orders, and manage cash transactions. You will ensure bar readiness and maintain stock of garnishes and perishables while upholding liquor regulations.

Prior food service experience and English proficiency are important, with a preference for a high school diploma and related certifications. Join SSP Group to contribute to a welcoming guest experience in a busy airport setting, with emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience in retail or food service environment
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Basic mathematical skills to operate a cash register
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to remember and promote menu items

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make change, verify charges, and record transactions
• Maintain proper and adequate bar setup
• Stock and prepare garnishes, juices, and perishables daily
• Comply with liquor regulations and assist in responsible service

Skills

Customer service

POS handling

Cash handling

English proficiency

Food service experience

Team communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

Food handlers permit

Job description

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Our restaurant portfolio in The Eastern Iowa Airport includes:Cedar Ridge Barrell House and The High Porch

Here are a few things you can expect when you join our team as a Server

• Greet guests in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner
• Use recipes and practice portion control to mix, garnish, and present drinks
• Input orders into register at the point of sale and create a check for each guest
• Receive cash from guests, make any change needed, verify validity of charges, record charges, and ensure vouchers are properly executed
• Always maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar
• Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storing of all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables daily to ensure product quality
• Must adhereto all State, Federal, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests at all times

Requirements:

• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards
• Other duties as assigned
• 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment
• 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.