Server

Pizza Inn, Inc.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Pizza Inn, Inc. in Dallas is seeking an entry-level restaurant team member to greet guests, present the menu, take orders, and deliver food and drinks. You will work with a friendly team in a fast-paced setting, maintain a clean dining area, handle payments, and support opening/closing procedures.

Previous restaurant experience is helpful but not required; flexible schedules and uniforms are provided. A positive, customer-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• One-year restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests, presents menu, informs specials and recommendations.
• Takes orders and relays to kitchen.
• Prepares and serves beverages.
• Serves courses with proper presentation.
• Totals bill and handles payment or directs to cashier.
• Assists in stocking workstation and bussing/clearing tables.
• Ensures orders are prepared properly and on time.
• Communicates with staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Answers phone and takes orders as needed.
• Maintains neat dining area.
• Uses tips appropriately.
• Fills salad bar crocks when needed.
• Wears proper uniform.
• Keeps bathrooms clean.
• Assists in other areas as needed.
• Completes opening/closing checklists.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organization

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Sense of urgency

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greets guests and presents them with the menu. Informs guests of specials and menu changes, suggestively sells, and answers questions regarding food, beverages and service.
2. Takes food orders from guests and relays to kitchen staff.
3. Prepares and delivers beverage orders.
4. Serves courses from kitchen and service areas promptly, and garnishes items with proper presentation prior to serving.
5. Totals bill and either accepts payment or refers guest to cashier.
6. Assists in stocking workstation, bussing tables and resetting tables.
7. Processes guest’s orders to ensure all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis.
8. Communicates with other employees to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.
9. Answers the phone and takes orders when necessary.
10. Maintains neat and orderly dining area.
11. Uses Tips to Tips.
12. Fills salad bar crocks when needed.
13. Responsible for being in proper uniform.
14. Assists with keeping bathrooms clean.
15. Helps out in other areas of the restaurant when needed.
16. Responsible for completing opening and/or closing checklists.
17. Other duties as assigned by Company Management.

Requirements

1. Entry-level position.
2. One-year restaurant experience preferred, but not required.

Skills And Characteristics Required

1. Must be organized, flexible, and detail-oriented.
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Must be customer sensitive and possess a sense of timing.
4. Must be pleasant, personable and friendly.
5. Must understand and have a sense of urgency.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must have a good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel, and have the ability to lift bus pans and trays weighing up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

Typical restaurant environment.

Reports to: Manager
Location: Restaurant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt