WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Florida; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Parking

Growth opportunities

Shift options

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring part-time WAITER/WAITRESS in Lake Mary, FL. The role entails taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring guest satisfaction in a fine-dining setting.

Two years of serving experience are required, with preference for candidates who have worked in fine dining or bar environments. Sunday availability is required, and there are growth opportunities and shift options alongside competitive pay of $10.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of serving experience is required.
• Previous fine dining and bar experience is preferred.
• Sunday availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take food and beverage orders following steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and assist guests as needed.
• Advise guests on menu items and pairings; accommodate dietary preferences and allergies.
• Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure accurate orders and special requests.
• Maintain a clean dining area and handle tickets and cash as required.
• Support during special events and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years serving experience

Fine dining experience

Bar experience

Job description

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• We have an opening for part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions.
• Location: Shula's 347 Grille - 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
• Schedule: Part time; Days may vary, 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Sunday availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Two years of serving experience is required. Previous fine dining and bar experience is preferred.
• Perks: Free food and parking! Growth opportunities! Shift options!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $10.98 per hour.

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.

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.

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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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.