Server

IHOP; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Extensive Training

Real Advancement Opportunities

Employee meal discounts

Job summary

IHOP in College Park, MD is seeking a friendly server with strong people skills to greet guests, seat them, recommend menu items, take and deliver orders, and handle cash and card payments.

You will multitask across food and beverage orders, upsell when appropriate, maintain clean tables, and contribute to a warm dining experience for guests. Prior server experience is a plus; teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a server role is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Comfort with handling money (cash/credit card transactions).
• Able to multitask and act quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and able to work shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, seat them, and escort to tables.
• Provide menu recommendations and information.
• Upsell additional products when appropriate.
• Take orders using software or order slips and relay to kitchen staff.
• Deliver food and beverages in a timely manner and handle payments.
• Maintain clean and welcoming table settings.
• Contribute to a positive guest experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Flexibility

Shift work

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position overview:

Our restaurant is looking for a server with remarkable hard skills and engaging people skills.

The right person for this job should be able to multitask food and beverage orders and deliveries, but not only that. Our restaurant prides itself in providing excellent service, which is why we are looking for a server who will treat our guests with attentiveness, patience, and a positive attitude.

The responsibilities of a Server in our restaurant are to greet guests, seat them down, help them with menu recommendations, take and deliver orders (carry trays), and clear tables. All our servers are also responsible for handling cash and credit card transactions.

To help our restaurant provide a pleasurable dining experience, a good server should be able to ensure that our guests are fully satisfied by being friendly, courteous, accommodating, and reliable. A suitable candidate for the job should also be a problem-solver and a team player.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting, seating, and escorting guests.
• Providing menu recommendations and additional information.
• Upselling additional products when appropriate.
• Taking orders using software or by order slips.
• Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.
• Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion.
• Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.
• Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of tables and tableware.
• Providing exceptional customer experience.
• Other work assignments.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a server is a plus.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

Benefits:

• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Real Advancement Opportunities
• Employee meal discounts

At IHOP, we’re more than just pancakes—we’re a place where families, friends, and communities come together over great food and warm hospitality. Since our founding, IHOP has been dedicated to delivering delicious meals, exceptional service, and memorable experiences for every guest, every time.
Our brand stands for:
Quality & Taste: From breakfast favorites to hearty dinners, we serve meals made with care.
Family & Community: We create welcoming environments where everyone feels at home.
Opportunity & Growth: IHOP is not just a restaurant—it’s a place where careers flourish, leaders are nurtured, and teamwork thrives.
Innovation & Consistency: We continuously evolve to meet guests’ needs while maintaining the classic flavors they love.
At IHOP, our mission is simple: serve smiles along with great food and create opportunities for our team members to grow and succeed.