Server

The Big Biscuit; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 9,600 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Weekend shifts

Tips

Job summary

The Big Biscuit in Manhattan, KS seeks a part-time front-of-house associate for daytime shifts (6:30 am–2:30 pm). You’ll greet guests, take accurate orders, and ensure fast, friendly service in a high-volume breakfast and lunch setting.

Responsibilities include cash handling, POS use, delivering meals, maintaining cleanliness, and teamwork with hosts and cooks to keep service flowing. Weekend/holiday availability is required; base pay is $2.13/hr plus tips.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced dining environments preferred.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining guest focus.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and provide attentive service.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter into POS.
• Deliver food quickly and ensure quality.
• Check back with guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of menu and daily specials.
• Handle payments and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Keep dining area clean and stocked.
• Communicate with hosts, cooks, managers to maintain flow.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide a guest-first experience from start to finish.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Cash handling

POS system

Job description

Don't mess with breakfast

Want a DAYS ONLY lifestyle?

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing Guests with an excellent service experience, able to demonstrate responsibility, reliability, pride in their work, and the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude.

Enjoy a daytime schedule; our hours of business are from 6:30 am -2:30 pm.

• Great for part-time!
• Great for a second job!
• Weekends and holidays are required (that's when we are the busiest!)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Greeting guests promptly and providing friendly, attentive service
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them correctly into the POS system
• Deliver food quickly and ensure all items meet Big Biscuit quality and presentation standards
• Check back with guests to ensure satisfaction and address any needs
• Maintain knowledge of the menu, daily specials, and modifications
• Handle payments accurately and follow all cash-handling procedures
• Keep tables, service stations, and the dining room clean, stocked, and organized
• Assist teammates by running food, refilling drinks, and helping reset tables
• Communicate clearly with hosts, bussers, cooks, and managers to support smooth service flow
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Provide a positive, guest-first experience from start to finish

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Prior serving experience preferred, especially in a high-volume environment (not required)
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and friendly during busy service periods
• Basic math and cash-handling skills
• Ability to learn and use POS systems

Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift (typically 4-8 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (trays, plates, beverage pitchers)
• Frequent bending, reaching, and moving through a crowded dining room
• Ability to safely carry multiple plates and navigate tight spaces

Work Environment

• High-volume breakfast and lunch service
• Frequent interaction with guests, families, and children
• Requires strong teamwork, communication, and a guest-focused mindset

Pay Rate: $2.13 per hour PLUS tips

If you are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to meet you!

The Big Biscuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are committed to providing a workplace where all employees feel respected and valued.