Server

KMG Hotels; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

KMG Hotels in Joplin, Missouri is looking to hire a breakfast server for the morning shift from 5am to 10am. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking food and beverage orders, and ensuring a clean dining area. The role requires some foodservice experience and the ability to handle both food and payments.

Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills and be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Foodservice experience preferred.
• Must meet the minimum age to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests, take orders promptly.
• Prepare and present food and beverages to guests.
• Monitor guest behavior regarding alcohol service.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Job description

We are needing to hire a server for our breakfast crew. Schedule is 5am-10am. There is an opportunity for more hours as business picks up.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.
• Be attentive to guests’ needs.
• Prepare food and beverages for service to guests and present food according to established health and presentation standards.
• Monitor guest behavior and guest alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of guests; check identification whenever the age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
• Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Clean and/or wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
• Perform department/outlet opening or closing duties as required.
• Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout the shift.
• Follow hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times.
• Immediately report any safety/service incident to the Supervisor or Manager on duty.
• Take action to solve guest problems/complaints and use established guidelines for any service recovery to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Work as a team and communicate and coordinate with other departments to ensure excellent quality and service.
• May receive guest payments and process transactions as outlined in the cash and charge procedures as needed.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Basic reading and writing.
• Foodservice experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations preferred.
• Must be at the minimum age to serve alcohol in line with any local legislative requirements.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms.
• Moving about the restaurant.
• Handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

Others

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors.
• Ability to comply with local laws regarding food handling or serving of alcohol.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.