Server

GetHired, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK BEAR DINER HAYWARD is seeking a courteous server to greet guests, take and process orders, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. You will coordinate with kitchen staff, suggest beverages, and maintain a clean, organized station in a family-friendly setting.

The role requires punctuality, a professional appearance, and teamwork to deliver seamless service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts. Previous POS experience is a plus and Food Handlers Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Greet guests professionally and maintain friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
• Take and repeat orders to avoid mistakes; communicate menu items and substitutions.
• Handle beverage service and suggest specials; manage delays politely.
• Maintain clean, organized work stations and follow 'clean as you go' policy.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests within two minutes of seating and introduce yourself by name.
• Take and enter orders into Aloha with any modifications.
• Coordinate with kitchen expeditor for specials or modifications.
• Check back with guests for beverage refills and after meals.
• Communicate any kitchen delays to guests and manage expectations.
• Ensure accuracy of guest checks and table numbers.
• Be a team player and uphold uniform standards and appearance.

Skills

Punctual

Professional appearance

Guest service oriented

Friendly communication

Team player

POS experience

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Aloha POS

Job description

BLACK BEAR DINER HAYWARD

Responsible for greeting all guests in a professional, friendly and family oriented way before, during and after the meal period.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be punctual to begin your work
• Wear proper uniform (black slacks, Black Bear Diner shirt, suspenders and apron) and name badge at all times
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times
• As soon as guests are seated approach the table within no more than two minutes, greet guests in a friendly/courteous way, introduce yourself by name
• Offer beverages before taking food orders (Coffee, OJ for breakfast. Iced tea & soft drinks, any seasonal special beverages, beer, wine for lunch and dinner)
• After serving beverages, announce specials per meal period
• Takes food orders, making sure that orders are repeated back to guests to avoid any mistakes, if out of any items, make sure to communicate it to guests
• Puts order into Aloha, making sure that all modifications are placed
• Always connect with the kitchen expeditor or kitchen manager for any special request or modifications
• After orders have been placed make sure to check back with the guests to offer beverage refills
• Make sure to communicate to guests any delays from the kitchen, say “Just want to let you know that the food is delayed but it should be coming out shortly”
• Never ignore the guests, especially when there is a delay from the kitchen, maintain guests informed at all times
• Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude at all times
• Maintain the “clean as you go” policy
• Keep all working areas clean at all times, sweep and vacuum floors as necessary to maintain a good clean look throughout the dining room
• Maintain all working stations clean and organized at all times
• Report to Manager any equipment failures and any shortages of supplies immediately
• Make sure to take your breaks on time to avoid any penalties
• Make sure to return to your work stations after breaks on a timely manner
• You are required to work over time, if needed
• Responsible for making sure that all guest checks are double checked before presenting to guests (make sure table # matches the guests check and number of guests)
• Any voids, wrong orders or when guests changes mind must be approved by manager
• As a server, you are not allowed to comp any meals, unless approved by management
• Be a team player, taking ownership of the entire Restaurant, not just your station
• Food runs are to be made by all food servers when needed… We are a Team!
• All transitions of stations must be communicated immediately to management to avoid confusion of who is working where
• All food servers must have current Food Handlers’ Certification.
• Make sure that all sugar caddies are refilled with proper condiments and re-stock all sauces, ketchup and mustards, refill salt & pepper shakers
• All side works must be completed before punching out from your shift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Must be able to stand, walk, and stay on his/her feet for prolonged periods of time. This could be up to four hours without a break period to sit down.
2. Carry plates, dishes and trays with a weight of up to nine pounds on a continuous basis.
3. Lift up to 25 pounds at a given time.
4. Must be able to write (take orders form guests) and work either an adding machine or a Point of Sale (P.O.S.) screen that requires repetitive motion.
5. Must be courteous, smile frequently, and express cheerful disposition at all times.