Wait Staff

equitylifestyleproperties; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

ELS in Okeechobee, Florida, is hiring a Wait Staff member to deliver friendly, accurate service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. The role emphasizes order taking, drinks preparation, and guest interaction to ensure an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities include POS entry, cash handling, and opportunities to upsell while maintaining cash accuracy and professional guest relations. Candidates should be 18+, with reliable teamwork and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Remain mobile and work at a fast pace for shifts up to 8 hours.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Use suggestive selling to increase sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Enter orders correctly into the POS system.
• Prepare and deliver drinks promptly.
• Handle payments and provide accurate change.
• Maintain full accountability for cash and transaction accuracy.
• Deliver friendly, courteous, and enthusiastic customer service.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Mobility

Cash handling

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Wait Staff in Okeechobee, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently


• Use suggestive selling to increase sales and enhance the guest experience


• Enter orders correctly into the POS system


• Prepare and deliver drinks promptly


• Handle payments and provide accurate change


• Maintain full accountability for cash and transaction accuracy


• Deliver friendly, courteous, and enthusiastic customer service

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Physical ability to Llift up to 50 pounds


• Remain mobile and work at a fast pace for shifts up to 8 hours


• Must be 18 years of age or older

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is energetic, customer-focused, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of handling both guest interactions and cash transactions accurately.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.