Waiter/Waitress

Capitol Cafe; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Capitol Cafe in Wisconsin is seeking a courteous waiter/waitress for weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) to deliver breakfast and related items with warmth and efficiency. You will greet guests, take orders, and ensure accuracy while coordinating with kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has prior experience, strong people skills, and can multitask under pressure. You will handle cash and card transactions, suggest popular dishes, and contribute to a friendly, farm-to-fork dining experience at

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a waiter/waitress.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to handle money transactions responsibly.
• Ability to multitask and act quickly.
• Flexible and able to work in shifts.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, seat them, and offer menu recommendations.
• Take and deliver orders, including handling cash or card payments.
• Upsell additional products where appropriate.
• Check IDs to prevent minors from ordering alcohol.
• Communicate order details to the kitchen.
• Deliver food and drinks promptly and maintain table appearance.
• Ensure guests have an exceptional dining experience.
• Clear tables after guests depart.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS software

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress (SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY):

• Taking orders and delivering food and beverages.
• Helping guests with menu recommendations.
• Providing exceptional customer experience.

Waiter/Waitress Job Description:

Our restaurant is looking for a waiter/waitress (SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY) 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.
• Providing exceptional customer experience.

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.

Welcome to Capitol Cafe, where we blend global flavors with locally sourced ingredients to create a farm-to-fork breakfast experience. As a locally owned establishment, we're committed to supporting local suppliers and serving dishes bursting with freshness and flavor. From our hearty omelets to fluffy pancakes, each bite embodies our dedication to quality and sustainability. Join us in celebrating community spirit and culinary excellence at Capitol Cafe.