Server

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health ben

401(K) Retirement

Paid sick & vacation time

Discounted/Free employee meals

Family & Friends discounts

Job summary

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is seeking a Server to deliver friendly, timely dining service and create a positive guest experience in a lively seafood restaurant. You will guide guests through the menu, take and enter orders, and work with teammates to ensure smooth service.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1+ year of casual dining experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of casual dining experience as a server, host or busser.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Card and LEAD Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with excellent service and assist as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and specials.
• Enter accurate orders into the POS system and process payments.
• Observe guest dining experience and respond to requests promptly.
• Adhere to all city, state, federal and company food and beverage regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cash handling

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Timekeeping system

Job description

Job Details Job Location: San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach - Long Beach, CA 90803 Position Type: Full‑Time/Part‑Time Salary Range: $16.90 - $17.90 hourly Job Shift: Any Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• 401(K) Retirement
• Paid sick & vacation time
• Discounted/Free employee real
• Family & Friends discounts

POSITION SUMMARY

At San Pedro Fish Market, a Server is expected to create a fun and enjoyable dining experience for each and every guest by providing timely and friendly service, and striving to exceed guest expectations. All position responsibilities must be performed in accordance with city, state, federal and Company policy.

Compliance and Service

• Provide guests with excellent service, offering your assistance whenever necessary.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of menu items, ingredients, plate presentation, specials and menu changes.
• Make food and beverage recommendations you genuinely feel the guests will enjoy.
• Enter accurate food and beverage orders into the point‑of‑sale system.
• Observe guest dining experience ensuring guests are satisfied and respond promptly and graciously to requests.
• Prepare final guest check and collect payment; process credit card charges or make correct change.
• Share the culture of Celebrating Food & Family with guests by learning the history and culture of the business.
• Adapt to changing guest volume levels with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain clean services areas.
• Assist other servers, bussers and bartenders when necessary.
• Perform opening, closing and side work ensuring that the opening and closing checklists are accurately and efficiently completed.
• Promptly address guest service issues and refer guests to management when necessary.
• Comply with all city, state, federal and Company food and beverage regulations, alcohol control policies, sanitation and safety policies. Promptly report violations or concerns to management.
• Follow city, state, federal, and Company guidelines for serving alcoholic beverages, without fail. Ask patrons for identification to validate age, and be vigilant about reporting (known or suspected) invalid ID’s to management. Do not serve anyone who cannot provide valid identification. Diligently watch for underage drinking. Do not overserve any guest. Immediately notify management if you have concerns about enforcing these regulations, if a guest is overly intoxicated, or any other issues.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of casual dining experience as a server, host or busser.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Card and LEAD Card.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
• Must be legally eligible to serve alcohol.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand an extensive variety of work‑related instructions and documents pertaining to Company operations, safety, finance, HR, and payroll.
• Basic math skills and the ability to manage cash, process credit cards, and work the cash register.
• Basic computer skills, including Internet use, E‑mail, and typing skills.
• Ability to use the Company’s timekeeping system and point of service system.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new work skill sets and concepts.
• Working knowledge of city, state, and federal hospitality laws and regulations.