Job Details
Job Location
Wine Garden - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Position Type
Full-Time / Part-Time
Job Category
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
- Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.
- Provides information to help food and beverage selections.
- Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
- Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
- Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
- Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chefs specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.
- Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons choices and identifying patrons special dietary needs and special requests.
- Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting the timing of meal progression.
- Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons choices from bar and kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
- Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing the dining process.
- Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
- Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return.
- Other duties may be assigned by the department head.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.Ability to communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, and cash handling policies and procedures.Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.Proven restaurant serving or waitering experienceHands-on experience in cashier dutiesAttention to cleanliness and safetyPatience and customer-oriented approachExcellent people skills with a friendly attitudeResponsible and trustworthyHigh school diploma is a plus but not requiredAbility to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.