Server

JDK Management Company; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Values-driven culture

Job summary

JDK Management Company is hiring a friendly Server for our Perkins location in Ohio to deliver attentive, accurate service and build positive guest relationships.

No experience is required; the role supports a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will take orders, relay to the kitchen, deliver meals, keep dining areas clean, and collaborate with hosts and staff. The position offers competitive pay and benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• No experience is required. Prior serving experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a positive attitude and provide attentive, knowledgeable service throughout their dining experience.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders and communicate them clearly to the kitchen team.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly while ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, dining areas, and service stations.
• Work collaboratively with hosts, kitchen staff, and fellow team members to provide efficient service and support restaurant operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

• Competitive pay - Based on experience, with a clear path as your impact grows.
• Work-life balance - Flexible scheduling options that work for you.
• Benefits package - Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match. Subject to terms and conditions.
• Values-driven culture - We’re Hungry, Humble, and Smart — and we hire people who work the same way.

Why JDK

• Competitive pay - Based on experience, with a clear path as your impact grows.
• Work-life balance - Flexible scheduling options that work for you.
• Benefits package - Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match. Subject to terms and conditions.
• Values-driven culture - We’re Hungry, Humble, and Smart — and we hire people who work the same way.

Who we are

Founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins has grown into a leading family dining restaurant now for friendly service, classic comfort food, and great value. Since 1982, JDK has continued to build on Perkins’ legacy by serving as the largest franchiser of the brand. Our success is driven by people who live out our guiding principles every day: Stay Hungry, Be Humble, and Work Smart. It’s how we collaborate, grow, and support one another – creating an environment where team members can thrive while delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.

The role

We are looking for a Server who is responsible for providing friendly, attentive, and accurate service while building positive relationships with guests and teammates. A successful Server brings energy, professionalism, and a team-first attitude to every shift.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome guests with a positive attitude and provide attentive, knowledgeable service throughout their dining experience.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders and communicate them clearly to the kitchen team.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly while ensuring quality and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, dining areas, and service stations.
• Work collaboratively with hosts, kitchen staff, and fellow team members to provide efficient service and support restaurant operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

How you’ll thrive

• Take initiative and look for ways to improve in your daily work.
• Put the team first, stay open to feedback, and lead with respect.
• Communicate thoughtfully and navigate situations with good judgment.

What you'll need

• No experience is required. Prior serving experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and bend for extended periods.

Disclaimer

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

JDK Management Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify and your rights, please review the E-Verify Posters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.