Server

1st and 2nd SHIFT

Job Summary

The Server is responsible for taking customer's food and drink orders, serve food and beverages, and accepting payments. May perform additional duties, which may include escorting customers to tables, serving customers seated at counters, setting up and clearing tables. Responsible for providing the highest quality of service possible to customers in an efficient and courteous manner.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Food Handlers certification (must comply with State regulations)
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Duties & Functions

• Approach all encounters with customers and supporters in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the Diner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Avantic Lodging Enterprises standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient Diner operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers, Safety, etc.
• Be familiar with the organization of the Diner and know the function of each job position.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and specials in the Diner.
• Service customers with all food and beverage requirements in a warm, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Clear, clean and reset tables as needed.
• Be familiar with the operation of the P. O. S. system.
• Carry out cashiering functions in closing checks and end of shift paperwork.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, and side work duties according to station rotation assignment.
• Ensure that tables and side stands are kept stocked, tidy and clean.
• Supporters must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to customers, managers and all of their fellow Supporters.
• Be familiar with the organization of Avantic Lodging Enterprises Hotels and know the function of each department.
• Attend meetings as required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.

Working Conditions/Environment

The following outlines the work environment employees will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequency Grid

N = Not Anticipated: 0%

O = Occasionally: 1-33% (per shift)

F = Frequently: 34-66% (per shift)

C = Constantly: 67-100% (per shift)

Work Environment of Job

Supporter is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Frequency : C

Supporter is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.

Frequency: N

Supporter is subject to extreme heat or cold (temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees) for periods of more than one hour.

Frequency : N

Supporter is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Frequency : F

Supporter is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

Frequency : N

Supporter is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Frequency : N

Supporter is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation.

Frequency : O

Supporter is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Frequency : O

Supporter is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Frequency : F

Supporter is exposed to infectious diseases.

Frequency : N

Physical Requirements of Job

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Frequency: N

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Frequency: C

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. Requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Frequency: O

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to rest on one or both knees.

Frequency: O

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.

Frequency: N

Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Frequency: F

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, particularly for sustained periods of time (typing/using a mouse).

Frequency: C

Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Frequency: C

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Frequency: C

Pushing: Using upper ext.