Server

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We’ve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome – for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Primary Responsibilities

• To serve food, drinks, and to accommodate guests’ needs in a courteous and timely manner following Applebee’s Ten Basic Service Steps.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Delivers food and drinks to guests using Applebee’s team delivery system (65%*).
• Greet guests, answers questions, makes suggestions regarding food, drinks, and service (20%*).
• Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere (15%*).
• Relays orders to service bar and kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system (10%*).
• Observes guests and responds to any additional requests (10%*).
• Presents guest check to each table and accepts a form of payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure (10%*).
• Participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tables (10%*).

BENEFITS

• Employee meals 1/2 off
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving
• MEC Ins
• 401K - ONLY IN ILLINOIS LOCATIONS (DOES NOT INCLUDE IOWA & WISCONSIN LOCATIONS)
• Flexible work schedule
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Online Universities
• College Scholarships

Ability to wipe down table tops, table legs, pick up debris off of the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant. * Transports plates, glasses and baskets to and from dining room, service bar, and the kitchen about 30 times per shift. * Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required. * Mobility required during the entire shift. * Transports glass racks and cases up to 25 pounds (such as a case of beer) up to 15 times per shift. * Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours in length. * Must have good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel and have the ability to lift and bus pans, and trays frequently weighing 25 pounds.