Server - Big E's Sports Grill Downtown GR

Suburban Inns; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 7,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Earned Paid Time Off

Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full-time Team Members

Flexible schedules

Advancement and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Suburban Inns in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is looking for a dedicated Server Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing food and beverage service while ensuring guest satisfaction and maintaining local health department standards. The position offers full-time shifts and a starting wage of $5.49/hour plus tips.

Join a dynamic team with numerous benefits including paid time off, insurance options, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interact positively with guests.
• No formal education required.
• TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification can be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food and beverage service to guests.
• Inspect dining area before service.
• Handle cash and credit transactions according to procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform arithmetic functions

Tools

TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification

Job description

Big E's is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for skill development and advancement. Come join the best team in the Food and Beverage and the Hospitality Industries!

Server Assistant

Shifts: 2nd, full-time

Wage: Starting at $5.49/hour based on experience, plus tips

Position can be used as a paid internship

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Floating Holiday
• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

As a Server you would be responsible for providing food and beverage service to all guests, while following local health department standards, Suburban Inns/Big E’s standards, and Suburban Inns’ Core Values, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Inspect section prior to lunch/dinner rush (wipe tables, clean window sills, clean table bases, wipe chairs, clean and fill salt & pepper shakers, clean floor)
• Obtain orders from guests ensuring accuracy while following Big E’s steps of service
• Ensure all guests requesting alcohol have proper ID and are over 21 years of age
• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons according to TIPS training
• Verify accuracy of the bill, and present to the guest
• Handle all cash and credit card charges according to standard operating procedures
• Advise supervisor of any complaints as soon as possible, but also follow the One More Step guidelines by taking charge of the issue and offering solutions
• Complete assigned shift duties
• Pre-bus tables
• Run food and help others when able
• Complete closing shift work
• Set up and break down patio daily in season
• Follow all Suburban Inns Processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. Good communication skills
• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: None
• License, Registration, and/or Certification Required: TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol Certification (May be completed upon hire)
• Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs
• Required Travel: Position does not require travel to other Suburban Inns properties or client locations. Work is completed on property.

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines

Uniform: A shirt and nametag will be provided. Team Members are responsible for their own pants and shoes meeting Suburban Inns specifications. Pants need to be either black slacks or dark wash jeans with no holes (no yoga-style) and shoes need to be black, close-toed and non-slip.

Appearance: Hair must be kept well-groomed. All facial piercings and tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The Vice President of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor.

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with Suburban Inns’ business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.