WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice is seeking enthusiastic Waiters/Waitresses to join their dynamic team. This role involves taking and delivering food and beverage orders, ensuring guests have an exceptional dining experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both guests and kitchen staff. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including retirement plans and health programs, while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free Meals

Uniforms and Laundering Service

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Prior serving or customer service experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take food and beverage orders efficiently.
• Deliver food promptly while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order delivery.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Food Handling

Cash Handling

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions.

Location: Washington University St. Louis - One Brookings Drive Suite 1194, St. Louis, MO 63130. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior serving or customer service experience required.

Pay Rate: $17.54 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
2. Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
3. 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.
4. Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
5. Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
6. Collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures.
7. Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
8. Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
9. Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
10. 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.
11. Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
12. Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at FLIK are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.