Waiter / Waitress

IHOP; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic and attentive waiter/waitress to join their team. This role involves providing exceptional service, taking and delivering orders, and ensuring guests have a delightful dining experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and multitasking skills, with a passion for hospitality. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact guest satisfaction and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy engaging with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a waiter/waitress is essential.
• Ability to handle money transactions responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat guests, ensuring a welcoming environment.
• Take and deliver orders promptly while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Software

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Waiter / Waitress :

• Taking orders and delivering food and beverages.
• Helping guests with menu recommendations.

Waiter / Waitress Job Description :

Our restaurant is looking for a waiter / waitress with remarkable hard skills and engaging people skills.

The right person for this job should be able to multitask food and beverage orders and deliveries, but not only that. Our restaurant prides itself in providing excellent service, which is why we are looking for a waiter / waitress who will treat our guests with attentiveness, patience, and a positive attitude.

The responsibilities of a waiter / waitress in our restaurant are to greet guests, seat them down, help them with menu recommendations, take and deliver orders (carry trays), and clear tables. All our waiters / waitresses are also responsible for handling cash and credit card transactions.

To help our restaurant provide a pleasurable dining experience, a good waiter / waitress should be able to ensure that our guests are fully satisfied by being friendly, courteous, accommodating, and reliable. A suitable candidate for the job should also be a problem-solver and a team player.

Responsibilities of a Waiter / Waitress :

• Greeting, seating, and escorting guests.
• Providing menu recommendations and additional information.
• Upselling additional products when appropriate.
• Checking ID's to prevent minors from ordering alcoholic beverages.
• Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization.
• Communicating order details to the kitchen staff.
• Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion.
• Delivering checks and collecting bill payments.
• Cleaning and maintaining the appearance of tables and tableware.

Waiter / Waitress Job Requirements :

• Must have prior experience as a waiter / waitress.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.