Restaurant Server - Full and Part Time - $13/hour + Tips

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards package

Wellness programs

401(k) matching

Day-one medical coverage

Job summary

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team. The role involves fostering a fun environment, serving guests, and promoting events. Responsibilities include cash handling, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with team members. Applicants must have an energetic attitude and be licensed by the Ohio Lottery Commission. The position requires open availability for all shifts and a commitment to enhancing guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy hosting and serving others.
• Must be comfortable initiating conversations with guests.
• Must be able to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
• Promote gaming events and handle cash transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the restaurant.

Skills

Outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic attitude

Enjoy hosting and serving others

Comfortable initiating conversations

Able to follow instructions

Teamwork skills

Tolerate a high stimulus environment

Ability to work at a fast pace

Pass a background check

Meet professional appearance standards

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members’ financial, physical, and mental well‑being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
• Responsible for being a gracious host to all guests and co‑workers.
• Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company‑sponsored events.
• Ensure interactions with internal and external guests follow the guidelines of the ACES Service Program.
• Monitor guest consumption of alcohol and intervene as needed according to company policy and T.I.P.S training.
• Promote gaming events and promotions.
• Must process cash and credit card transactions for guests while maintaining the integrity of all financial controls and responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and stocked workstation.
• Comply with state, company, and department policies and regulations.
• Must have open availability including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Responsible for serving, pre‑bussing, bussing and cleaning your section and your teammates’ section (full‑hands in and full‑hands out).
• Roll silverware and clean during downtime.
• Perform all opening and closing side work at the direction of your supervisor or manager.
• Help team members ensure guests are served in a timely manner.
• Expedite and run food for all tables.
• Keep the restaurant clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Must be able to understand and articulate the menu and drinks to guests.
• Tip out bartenders.
• Stock and clean your section.
• Must participate in end‑of‑shift rolling silverware and completion of side work, as a team, until it is all completed.
• Will work special events, as needed.
• Other duties, as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must enjoy hosting and serving others.
• Must be comfortable initiating conversations and creating a fun environment with our guests.
• Able to promptly and accurately follow instructions given by Supervisor or Manager.
• Must qualify for licensing by Ohio Lottery Commission.
• Must be able to work as a team.
• Must be able to tolerate a very high stimulus environment.
• Must be able to work at a very fast pace and walk long distances throughout the shift.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have open availability including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be comfortable and capable learning new software.

Equal Opportunity Employer.