Server | Westport

Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their dining team. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, creating memorable dining experiences, and upholding high service standards. You'll engage with guests, answer questions about the menu, and ensure timely delivery of food and beverages. Ideal candidates will have a passion for great food and service, along with strong communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you'll enjoy comprehensive perks and benefits, making this an exciting opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Savings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a comparable restaurant preferred.
• Strong work ethic and excellent multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests, ensuring a friendly dining experience.
• Take food and beverage orders, accurately entering them into the POS system.

Skills

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Food Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS System

Job description

Role Summary

Provide friendly and responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all guests. Uphold and improve upon all service standards of URBN Food & Beverage

Role Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests
• Inform guests of specials and menu changes
• Make recommendations and suggest appropriate beverage pairings
• Answer questions regarding the menu including regions where foods come from, how dishes are prepared describing in detail tastes and textures
• Answer questions regarding beverage lists, where wines and beers are produced and their aromas & flavors
• Answer questions about our restaurant functions and services and that of all the restaurants in our company
• Take food and beverage orders from guests and accurately enter them into POS system
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in a timely matter
• Clear and replace settings between each course
• Perform side work before, during and at the end of each shift
• Maintain clean service areas
• 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 check to guest, accept payment, process credit card charges or make change (if applicable)
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow service staff members
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager

Role Qualifications

• Previous experience in a comparable restaurant preferred
• Strong work ethic and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Passion for great food and service
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to reach, bend and stoop

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.