Server

Pizza Inn, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining establishment is seeking individuals for an entry-level position focused on customer service and food preparation. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, delivering beverages, and maintaining a clean and orderly dining area. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a customer-friendly demeanor. While one year of restaurant experience is preferred, it is not required. This role is essential in enhancing the dining experience and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• One-year restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and presents menu.
• Takes food orders and relays to kitchen.
• Prepares and delivers beverage orders.
• Serves courses and garnishes items.
• Totals bill and processes payment.
• Stocks workstation and resets tables.
• Ensures guest satisfaction.
• Answers phone and takes orders.
• Maintains dining area cleanliness.
• Completes opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Organized

Flexible

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Customer sensitive

Pleasant and friendly

Sense of urgency

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greets guests and presents them with the menu. Informs guests of specials and menu changes, suggestively sells, and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service.
2. Takes food orders from guests and relays to kitchen staff.
3. Prepares and delivers beverage orders.
4. Serves courses from kitchen and service areas promptly, and garnishes items with proper presentation prior to serving.
5. Totals bill and either accepts payment or refers guest to cashier.
6. Assists in stocking workstation, bussing tables and resetting tables.
7. Processes guest’s orders to ensure all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis.
8. Communicates with other employees to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.
9. Answers the phone and takes orders when necessary.
10. Maintains neat and orderly dining area.
11. Uses Tips to Tips.
12. Fills salad bar crocks when needed.
13. Responsible for being in proper uniform.
14. Assists with keeping bathrooms clean.
15. Helps out in other areas of the restaurant when needed.
16. Responsible for completing opening and/or closing checklists.
17. Other duties as assigned by Company Management.

Requirements

1. Entry-level position.
2. One-year restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Skills And Characteristics Required

1. Must be organized, flexible, and detail-oriented.
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Must be customer sensitive and possess a sense of timing.
4. Must be pleasant, personable and friendly.
5. Must understand and have a sense of urgency.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel, and have the ability to lift bus pans and trays weighing up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

Typical restaurant environment.

Reports to: Manager

Location: Restaurant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt