Server - Ruthie's

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort; Iowa; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa seeks an experienced server for Ruthie's Steak & Seafood, our premiere fine dining restaurant. You will welcome guests, take orders, deliver meals, and ensure a flawless dining experience with attentive, polished service.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, wine knowledge, and teamwork. Compensation ranges from $20 to $30 per hour plus tips, with opportunities to upsell and advance in a busy, upscale environment.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Basic math skills and dining room/service knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Wine, beverage, food knowledge and upselling ability.
• Fine-dining experience preferred.
• Able to work efficiently in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and inform guests of specials or recommendations.
• Operate Micros terminal, collect payments, and make change.
• Take orders and answer menu questions.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar.
• Monitor dining experience for guest satisfaction.
• Respond promptly to guest requests.
• Perform side work at start/end of shift.
• Assist other servers during peak periods.
• Operate POS to place orders and print checks.
• Maintain clean service areas at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Wine knowledge

Upselling

Math skills

Tools

POS system

Job description

The servers in our premiere fine dining restaurant, Ruthie's Steak & Seafood are responsible for welcoming guests and serving meals while providing friendly and responsive service to create an exceptional fine dining experience. This position serves meals, prepares the bill, and performs side work to prepare for the next shift.

Essential Functions

• Greet and inform guests of any specials or recommendations.
• Operate the Micros terminal, collect payments, and make change.
• Take orders and answer questions regarding the menu.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar.
• Monitor the guests dining experience to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
• Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Perform side work at the start and end of each shift as required by service station provided.
• Assist other servers during peak periods in delivering food and guest requests.
• Operate POS system to place orders and print checks.
• Maintain clean service areas at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• 18 years of age.
• Basic knowledge of math skills and dining room and service functions.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must exhibit wine, beverage, basic food and advanced service knowledge incl. wine service and up-selling.
• Restaurant serving experience required, fine-dining experience a plus.
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment.

Schedule

$20.00/hr - $30.00/hr ($5.67/Hr + Tips)

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the best qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual preference, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.