WAITER/WAITRESS (SEASONAL)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Seasonal WAITER/WAITRESS in Edinburg, TX. This role requires prior service experience and offers weekend scheduling with immediate start.

Responsibilities include taking and delivering orders, ensuring food safety, and assisting guests with menu selections and dietary needs. Benefits and a supportive team environment are provided as part of the season.

Qualifications

• Prior service experience is required.
• Weekend schedules available; flexibility needed.
• Must be able to work in Edinburg, TX.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take orders.
• Deliver food promptly and maintain sanitation.
• Explain menu items and accommodate requests including dietary needs.
• Coordinate with back-of-house for accurate orders.
• Communicate effectively with team; stay flexible.
• Handle tickets and cash accurately.
• Keep dining area clean and safe.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information.
• Address guest complaints and relay to supervisor.
• Ensure dining room setup before and after service.
• Operate equipment like coffee machines and tea dispensers.
• Support other departments during special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prior service experience

Job description

Seasonal WAITER/WAITRESS

We are hiring immediately for a seasonal WAITER/WAITRESS position.

Location

200-298 N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541.

Schedule: Weekend schedules available. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior service experience is required.

Pay Range: $11.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour.

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; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicate directly with back‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and demonstrate ability to get along well with others. Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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

In addition, 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.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.