Server

Our Mom's Restaurant; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Mom’s Restaurant in Hammond, LA is seeking friendly, dependable Servers to provide attentive hospitality, accurate service, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

BOTH part-time and full-time schedules are available. Applicants must be able to work days, nights, and weekends, stand/walk for extended periods, and lift up to 30 pounds. Compensation includes a $2.13/hour base plus tips, with servers keeping their tips and a bartender tip-out.

Qualifications

• Previous full-service restaurant experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and guest-service skills.
• Ability to maintain composure during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a welcoming, professional attitude.
• Explain menu items, specials, and beverages accurately.
• Take orders and enter them into the POS correctly.
• Monitor tables and anticipate guest needs.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and verify accuracy.
• Pre-bus and maintain a clean, organized section.
• Present checks and process payments accurately.
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work.
• Communicate clearly with team members and managers.
• Follow responsible alcohol-service, sanitation, and cash-handling procedures.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Attentive hospitality

Strong communication

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Customer service orientation

Job description

Server – Position Summary:

Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar is hiring friendly, dependable Servers who can provide attentive hospitality, accurate service, and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced restaurant.

Schedule Availability:

Both part-time and full-time schedules are available. Applicants must be available to work days, nights, and weekends.

Compensation and Tips:

• The direct cash wage is $2.13 per hour plus tips.
• We do not use a broad tip-sharing pool.
• Servers retain their tips, with the only required tip-out going to the bartender.
• The bartender tip-out is calculated as a percentage of the Server’s alcohol sales.
• Tip earnings vary by shift and are not guaranteed. If direct wages plus tips do not equal the applicable minimum wage for the workweek, Our Mom’s will make up the difference.

Core Responsibilities:

• Greet guests promptly with a welcoming and professional attitude.
• Explain menu items, specials, and beverage options accurately.
• Take food and beverage orders and enter them correctly into the POS.
• Monitor table progression and anticipate guest needs throughout the meal.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and verify order accuracy.
• Pre-bus tables and maintain a clean, organized section.
• Present checks and process payments accurately.
• Complete assigned opening, running, and closing side work.
• Communicate clearly with hosts, bartenders, kitchen staff, and managers.
• Follow responsible alcohol-service, food-safety, sanitation, and cash-handling procedures.
• Bring guest concerns to a manager promptly when assistance is needed.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous full-service restaurant experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to remain composed and attentive during high-volume service.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to learn the menu and accurately answer guest questions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, carry trays, and lift up to 30 pounds.

What Success Looks Like:

• Guests feel welcomed, informed, and well cared for.
• Orders and payments are accurate.
• Tables are properly paced, pre-bussed, and maintained.
• Service standards remain consistent during busy shifts.
• Teammates can depend on you to communicate and complete your responsibilities.