Restaurant Service Assistant — Guest & Table Support

The Old Talbott Tavern; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, KY is seeking a friendly, customer-focused server to greet guests, bring bread, butter and water, and ensure smooth, attentive dining service.

Responsibilities include removing used tableware between courses, resetting tabletops, clearing tables, and assisting with food delivery during peak times. Lifting up to 35 pounds and standing for long periods are required.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Have working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.
• Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table.
• Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.
• Clear tables after guests.
• Take soiled tableware to dishroom and unload, sort and stack silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in designated areas in the soiled dish drop off area.
• Between seatings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required.
• Reset and arrange tabletop.
• Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean as needed.
• Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.
• Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer service.
• Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.
• Thank guests as they are leaving
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Job description

Summary of Position:

Serve guests, bread, water and butter upon their arrival, and provide refills as needed. Remove used

tableware between courses; clear and reset tables after guests leave.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Obtain service area assignment at the beginning of each shift.

Promptly greet guests as they are seated and bring bread, butter and water to table.

Remove used tableware between courses and provide tableware for next course.

Clear tables after guests.

Take soiled tableware to dishroom and unload, sort and stack silverware, dishes, glassware, etc. in

designated areas in the soiled dish drop off area.

Between seatings promptly clean table tops, chairs and booths. Check floor and clean as required.

Reset and arrange tabletop.

Inspect assigned restroom every 30 minutes and clean as needed.

Respond appropriately to guest requests. Communicate guest requests to server as needed.

Communicate with server and hostess to assure efficient seating, table utilization and customer

service.

Assist server as needed with food delivery, especially with large parties and during peak periods.

Thank guests as they are leaving

Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as

directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

No previous restaurant experience required.

Have working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests.

Be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 35 pounds.

Stay, dine and be entertained! Since the late 1700s, the Old Talbott Tavern, located in historic Bardstown on Court Square has provided shelter, food and drink to Kentucky travelers.