Back Server

As a back server or back waiter in a restaurant, your responsibilities typically involve supporting the front-of-house team and ensuring smooth service for guests.

Table Preparation : Setting up tables before guests arrive by arranging tableware, napkins, and condiments according to restaurant standards.

Assistance with Service : Assisting servers with delivering food and beverages to tables, refilling water glasses, and clearing empty plates and glasses throughout the meal.

Bread and Beverage Service : Bringing bread or other complimentary items to tables and refilling beverages such as water, coffee, or tea as needed.

Assisting with Guest Needs : Fulfilling guest requests, such as providing additional utensils, napkins, or special condiments, and assisting with any special accommodations.

Table Maintenance : Keeping tables clean and tidy throughout service, including wiping down surfaces, replacing soiled linens, and resetting tables for the next guests.

Supporting Front-of-House Staff : Providing support to servers, hosts / hostesses, and bartenders as needed to ensure efficient service and a positive guest experience.

Assisting with Service Flow : Monitoring the pace of service and assisting in coordinating the timing of food delivery to ensure that guests receive their meals promptly and simultaneously.

Communicating with Kitchen : Relaying guest orders and special requests to the kitchen staff accurately and promptly, and assisting in ensuring that orders are prepared correctly.

Assisting with Clean-Up : Helping to clean and reset the dining area at the end of service, including clearing tables, stacking chairs, and performing general cleaning tasks.

Following Safety and Hygiene Procedures : Adhering to food safety standards, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and following proper sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for guests and staff.

Overall, as a back server, your role is to support the front-of-house team in providing excellent service to guests, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the restaurant's operations.