Server

Applebee's; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's is seeking a server to provide courteous and timely service, delivering food and drinks, and assisting guests with menu selections in a lively dining environment.

Responsibilities include serving alcohol, managing payments, and maintaining dining room cleanliness. Candidates must meet Oregon-specific requirements and be at least 18 years old. This role typically offers minimum wage plus tips and may require flexibility for shift coverage.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports and carries objects up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
• Must obtain or possess and/or obtain a valid food handler’s card prior to employment.
• In Oregon must obtain or possess and/or obtain a valid OLCC License to serve alcohol within 45 days of employment.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food and drinks to guests.
• Provides responsible service of alcohol to guests.
• Greets guests, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food, drinks, and services.
• Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
• Relays orders to service bar and kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.
• Observes guests, anticipates and responds to any requests.
• Presents guest check to each table accepts a form of payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure.
• Participates in the cleaning and resetting of dining room tables.
• Completes cleaning tasks and assigned side work duties.

Skills

Communication

Mobility

Food Safety

Alcohol Service

Cash Handling

Food Handler Card

OLCC License

Age 18+

Endurance

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

To serve food drinks, and accommodate guests’ needs in a courteous and timely manner following company standards.

• 1. Delivers food and drinks to guests.
• 2. Provides responsible service of alcohol to guests.
• 3. Greets guests, answers questions, and makes suggestions regarding food, drinks, and services.
• 4. Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
• 5. Relays orders to service bar and kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.
• 6. Observes guests, anticipates and responds to any requests.
• 7. Presents guest check to each table accepts a form of payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure.
• 8. Participates in the cleaning and resetting of dining room tables.
• 9. Completes cleaning tasks and assigned side work duties.

Qualification Standards

• 1. Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• 2. Mobility required during the entire shift.
• 3. Transports and carries objects up to 15 pounds on a regular basis.
• 4. Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
• 5. Must obtain or possess and/or obtain a valid food handler’s card prior to employment.
• 6. In Oregon must obtain or possess and/or obtain a valid OLCC License to serve alcohol within 45 days of employment.
• 7. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Must be able to stand and exert a well-paced mobility for scheduled work shifts.
• 2. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other staff members.
• 3. Must have good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel and lift bus trays and pans frequently weighing 25 pounds.

Wages

• 1. Minimum wage plus tips.