Server

Raines Co; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Raines Co. is seeking a morning server to provide fast, friendly and efficient service, taking orders and ensuring guests have a great dining experience. The role emphasizes suggestive selling, accurate order relay to the kitchen, and timely delivery with attentive table visits.

The company highlights a family-oriented culture and opportunities to advance within a fast-growing development, management, and investment organization that operates leading hotel brands and boutique properties.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a server in hotels or restaurants.
• Proficient with POS systems (Aloha, Micros, or similar).
• ServSafe or TIPS certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and explain menu items and specials clearly.
• Take and relay guest orders to kitchen promptly and accurately.
• Suggestively sell appetizers, drinks, entrees and desserts.
• Deliver orders and check satisfaction, refills, and final guest checks.
• Assist bartenders or other servers as needed; keep station clean.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Greet guests

Suggestive selling

POS systems proficiency

Fast service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS Systems: Aloha/Micros

Job description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Position Summary: The morning server provides fast, friendly and efficient service by suggestively selling menu items, taking orders and ensuring guests receive great service throughout their meal and collecting payment.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

• We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet guests, explains menu items/specials using concise and descriptive language
• Listens and responds to guest’s needs
• Suggestively sells menu items to include appetizers, drinks, entrees and desserts
• Promptly and accurately relays guest orders to kitchen staff
• Picks up and delivers orders to appropriate guests within prescribed time limits, ensuring accuracy of the order
• Returns to the table throughout the guest’s visit to ask if they are satisfied, check for refills, clear items as needed from the table and deliver guest check when appropriate
• Assist bartenders or other servers as needed
• Performs side duties such as cleaning, rolling silverware, setting tables, sweeping, etc
• Maintains restaurants/station in a clean and presentable manner at all times
• Complies with all health and safety regulations

Experience and Education:

• Two years’ experience as server in hotels, restaurants, or related fields
• Prior experience as server, busser, runner, host(ess) preferred
• Front of House proficiency
• Proficient in POS Systems, Aloha, Micros, etc or similar computer applications
• Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies
  ServSafe, TIPS Certification preferred or ability to obtain
• Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

EEO/D/V