Restaurant Server

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1 month ago
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Full Time
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Croatia
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€6.90K - €7.70K gross / year

Overview

A Restaurant Server, also known as a waiter or waitress, is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and serving food and beverages to patrons in a restaurant setting. They play a pivotal role in ensuring a positive dining experience by delivering prompt and courteous service while maintaining high standards of professionalism.


Duties

Guest Interaction:
  • Greet guests warmly upon arrival, escort them to their tables, and provide menus, utensils, and napkins.
  • Interact with customers in a friendly and attentive manner, answering questions about menu items, making recommendations, and accommodating special requests.
Order Taking and Delivery:
  • Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring accuracy in recording guest preferences, dietary restrictions, and modifications.
  • Relay orders to the kitchen or bar promptly, communicating any special requests or instructions to the culinary or beverage team.
Food and Beverage Service:
  • Serve food and drinks to guests promptly and courteously, using proper serving techniques and presentation standards.
  • Monitor tables and anticipate guests' needs, refilling beverages, clearing plates, and providing additional condiments or utensils as required.
Upselling and Promotion:
  • Suggest appetizers, desserts, or specialty drinks to enhance the dining experience and increase sales revenue.
  • Promote daily specials, seasonal menu items, or promotional offers to guests, encouraging additional purchases.
Billing and Payment Processing:
  • Present bills to guests, itemizing charges and applying discounts or coupons as applicable.
  • Process payments accurately, including cash, credit card transactions, or electronic payments, and provide change or receipts as needed.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a restaurant server or in customer service roles is preferred but not always required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize tasks to meet the needs of guests.
  • Knowledge of restaurant procedures, menu items, and service standards to provide accurate information and recommendations to patrons.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in order taking, billing, and payment processing to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize errors.
  • Physical stamina and endurance to stand for long periods, carry trays, and navigate crowded dining areas.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant's operating hours.

The Restaurant Server position requires a personable and attentive individual who can deliver exceptional service to restaurant guests, contribute to a positive dining experience, and uphold the standards of hospitality. They must possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset to succeed in this role.

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