Restaurant Server (Part-Time)

FirstService Residential; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A community management company located in Estero, Florida is seeking a Server to manage dining operations. The role involves preparing the restaurant for meals, serving patrons, and ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include critical thinking and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work various shifts. Compensation starts at $12.00 per hour plus tips, with comprehensive benefits offered for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain positivity and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal skills for successful communication with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant for dining by setting decorations and utensils.
• Serve orders by delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen.
• Maintain table setting and respond to dining needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Multitasking

Judgment and decision-making

Job description

As a Server, you’ll be responsible for resident interaction with the dining program for the community. From daily operations of the restaurant and bar to catering and special events, this position requires an individual who routinely exercises good judgment and exceptional problem‑solving skills. As the face of the dining experience, maintaining positivity and diplomacy in a fast‑paced environment is critical while upholding standards and authentically delivering on our Values and Global Service Standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant for lunch/dining by setting decorations, condiments, napkins, and utensils
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Explain the chef's specialties; identify appropriate wines; answer food preparation questions
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties, and menu deviations, noting when kitchen staff are running low on items
• Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording resident choices; identify resident special dietary needs and special requests
• Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars
• Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observe dining process
• Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed; replenish utensils; refill water glasses; be alert to patron spills or other special needs
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside
• Obtain revenue by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; returning credit card and signature slip to resident
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor

Skills & Qualifications

• Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement and decision‑making abilities are necessary
• Ability to maintain positivity and diplomacy in a fast‑paced environment
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate successfully with residents and team
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent time‑management skills and multitasking ability
• Progressive people‑management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods; climbing stairs, navigating property/building quickly and easily as required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety proceduresWork in an upright standing position for long periods of time
• Handle, finger, grasp, and feel objects and equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Repeat various motions with wrists, hands, and fingers

Schedule

Open availability required.

What We Offer

As a full‑time non‑exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time‑off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$12.00 per hour plus tips

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all‑inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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