WAITER/WAITRESS

Levy Restaurants; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A nationwide dining service provider in Kansas City seeks a Waiter/Waitress to take food and beverage orders and efficiently deliver items to guests. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, maintain food handling standards, and ensure guest satisfaction by promptly addressing needs and complaints. Benefits include early wage access, a discount marketplace, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must greet guests warmly and take orders efficiently.
• Demonstrates understanding of menu items and allergens.
• Ability to address complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Promptly greet guests and take orders.
• Deliver food professionally and maintain sanitation standards.
• Address complaints and ensure dining area is clean.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Job description

Position Title: Waiter/Waitress

Pay Range: $8.00 to $8.00

Job Summary: Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicates directly with back‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follows proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings through the EVEN app.
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.