Food server, kitchen vs dining room server

Differences between food server, kitchen and dining room server duties and responsibilities

Food server, kitchen example responsibilities.

• Manage event reservations and party requests, inform customers about upcoming events and specials.
• Take orders, maintain cleanliness, place phone orders, expedite kitchen, make change, know menu and ingredients.
• Take guest orders and input them into POS system.
• Start as a server in the kitchen to serve student meals and work POS on the computer.
• Establish a positive relationship with co-workers and managers through a solid work ethic, positive attitude, punctuality and dependability.
• Welcome customers and make recommendations for selective requirements for celebration/venue/special occasions/food allergies and sensitivities.
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Dining room server example responsibilities.

• Schedule all reservations and plan seating arrangements with management prior to dinner service.
• Contribute wine and food pairing knowledge to allow for guarantee customer satisfaction during dining experience.
• Clean and polish glass shelves and doors of service bars and equipment.
• Used a POS to charge members and their guests for monthly billing.
• Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations and performance of the VIP service team.
• Coordinate VIP services including; greet and check in VIP's as they arrive at the hotel.
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