WAITER/WAITRESS (ON CALL)

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms

Laundering service

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring immediately for an on call WAITER/WAITRESS position at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX.

Schedule is on call; hours may vary based on business needs. Previous banquet serving experience is preferred. Free meals, uniforms and laundering service provided at select locations. Applications accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet serving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly in the dining room while taking orders and following steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally and maintain safe food handling and sanitation.
• Advise guests on menu items and allergens; accommodate reasonable requests.
• Coordinate with back-of-house staff to ensure accurate delivery and special requests.

Skills

banquet serving experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for on call WAITER/WAITRESS position.

Location: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center - 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: On call schedule. Days and hours may vary, based on business needs. Further details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous banquet serving experience preferred. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Fixed Pay Rate: $3.25 per hour.

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

Job Summary

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 communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follow 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.

Associates at FLIK are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Austin
Job Segment: Food Service, Event Planning, Waiter, Banquet, Hospitality