Server

Slhosp; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility after 6 months

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job training

Paid Time Off from day one

Holiday pay

Growth opportunities

Travel discounts

Job summary

S&L Hospitality, including Spencer's Tavern inside The Colonial Inn, is accepting applications for a Server responsible for table service, taking orders, delivering meals, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The role may include evenings, weekends, and brunch shifts, with training provided.

Ideal candidates have prior experience, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately.
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers as they are seated and ensures the table is clean and stocked.
• Distributes menus and presents the daily specials.
• Answers questions regarding the menu.
• Takes food and beverage orders and delivers to the kitchen.
• Delivers items to customers and checks satisfaction.
• Ensures food is prepared correctly and to satisfaction; returns incorrect orders.
• Clears tables and collects payments.
• Assists with other restaurant tasks such as cleaning and setup.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

POS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bartender license/certificate (state/local)

Job description

S&L Hospitality, along with Spencer's Tavern inside of The Colonial Inn, are accepting applications for a Server who will provide table service to restaurant patrons by taking orders for food and beverages, delivering orders to the table, and ensuring that patrons have a pleasant dining experience. Ideal candidates will have previous experience, good communication skills, the ability to remain calm and professional during peak meal periods, organized, and have availability to work during the hours of business operations and demands.

Shift may include evenings, weekends, holidays and will be adding a brunch shift. More information will be provided during the interview process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greets customers as they are seated at the table; ensures the table is clean and that utensils, napkins, and other needs have been provided.

• Distributes menus and presents the daily specials.

• Answers questions regarding the menu.

• Takes food and beverage orders and delivers them to the kitchen.

• Delivers food, beverages, condiments, and other requested items to customers.

• Ensures that food is prepared correctly and to customers’ satisfaction; returns incorrect or improperly cooked orders to kitchen.

• Collects plates and clears the table as customers finish their meals.

• Prepares customers’ checks and collects payments.

• Assists with other restaurant tasks such as cleaning the dining area and preparing silverware and condiments.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately.

• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age. State or local laws may require a higher age due to alcohol beverage service.

• Previous experience as a server preferred.

• Must successfully complete restaurant’s training course.

• Bartender license or certificate may be required depending on state, local laws.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food weighing up to 25 pounds.

This position is subject to successful completion of a background check as it relates to the responsibilities of the role.

At S&L Hospitality, culture is not just another buzz word we throw around lightly. The culture that has been built at S&L is at the base of everything we do, and we want to find team members that will not only meet our job requirements but also fit the culture of our company. S&L Hospitality has been built on the foundation of family and creating lasting, positive relationship. Our mission is to create a lasting impression doesn't just stop at our guests - we also take care of our team!

Benefits such as:

For all team members:

• Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) after 6 months of service - with company match!*
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid Time Off - begin accruing day one!*
• Holiday Pay when working one of our designated Company Holidays
• Growth and development opportunities with us as a company, potentially at the same property or transferring to another one of our properties. Visit our site for further details on locations.
• Travel discounts available through the various brands of hotel that are currently in our portfolio.

For regular full time team members/leadership team:

• We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as opportunities to enroll in STD, LTD, critical illness, accident and/or life insurance as well as flex spending.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Must be at least 16 years of age for most positions within our properties, however some may require a minimum age of 18 depending on responsibilities, hours, as well as local/state/federal laws. *Seasonal team members may not be eligible to PTO and other benefits due to length of employment.