Server

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar is seeking a server to provide friendly, responsive service and create a memorable dining experience for guests. You will greet guests promptly, explain specials, take orders, and ensure timely delivery of food and beverages, then handle payment and offer post-dining assistance.

The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and ability to work standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of service experience.
• Ability to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Possess basic math skills and ability to handle money and operate a Micros system.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests within 30 seconds and make them feel comfortable.
• Introduce yourself and inform guests of specials and menu changes.
• Take and relay food and beverage orders accurately via the Micros system.
• Deliver orders in a timely manner and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the dining experience.
• Prepare final bill, present the check, and process payments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Money handling

Tools

Micros system

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Summary of Position:

Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Each server’s primary objective is to show our guests such a marvelous time, they will want to return again and again.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet guests within 30 seconds. Make all of our guests feel comfortable and let them know you’re there to personally take care of them
• Introduce yourself
• Inform guests of specials and menu changes
• Make recommendations you genuinely feel your guest will enjoy
• Answer questions about our food, beverages, and other restaurant functions and services
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders into the micros system, double-check to ensure accuracy, which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
• Deliver food and beverages from the kitchen and bar to guests in a timely manner (1-minute drink orders)
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by the service station assignment
• Anticipated the guests\' needs i.e. napkins, drink refills, appetizer plates
• Build Regulars
• Maintain clean service areas and pre bus tables
• Monitor and observe guests\' dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests
• Prepare final bill, present the check to the guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make a change if applicable
• When dropping check, don’t travel too far, check back asap
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow servers as situations arise
• Be ready and willing to assist the bus person/hostess with clearing and resetting tables
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of service experience
• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests
• Must have a basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a micros system
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds