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Informal waiter/waitress requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in informal waiter/waitress job postings.
Sample informal waiter/waitress requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
  • Ability to take accurate orders and deliver food promptly
  • Knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service
  • Serving it Right certification
  • Familiarity with Point of Sales systems
Sample required informal waiter/waitress soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and customer service orientation

Informal waiter/waitress job description example 1

IHOP informal waiter/waitress job description

This serving position earns a competitive wage starting at $2.13 per hour plus tips and then increases to $2.50 per hour plus tips after four months. Some shifts offer $7.25 per hour plus tips depending on the schedule. We provide great benefits , including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation time for full-time team members . We are also providing our team with a new discount program that offers discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto purchases, apparel, and electronics . Additionally, our team members get free shift meals . If this sounds like the right full- or part-time food service opportunity for you, apply today!


ABOUT IHOP

Since 1958, IHOP has been the place where people can connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite to eat before or after sporting events, and so much more. No matter what menu items our customers order, one ingredient is always a constant - a smile. In fact, smiles are so much a part of our culture that we changed our logo to include one. We know the shortest distance between two people is a smile. Our values of integrity, excellence, innovation, accountability, inclusion, trust, and community are ingrained in everything that we do, ensuring our customers always receive the highest quality of service.

When you work for IHOP restaurants, we encourage you to "be the pancake you wish to see in the world." Our team members are more than just traditional employees. They help create smiles for the future with their warm and friendly service. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that our employees do, we promote a supportive work environment that encourages building lifelong friendships and offers opportunities for professional growth .


A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

In this food service position, you play a huge part in the experience each customer has at our restaurant! As guests come in you warmly greet them, promptly take orders, and follow up to ensure exceptional customer service. Your awareness serves you well as you refill drinks and clear dishes at appropriate times. In addition to serving-related tasks, you perform other responsibilities like cleaning and presetting tables, stocking, and practicing superior cash handling standards when collecting payments.

Your problem-solving skills come in handy when you need to rectify guest complaints, and you always promptly notify the management of these situations. Whether you're interacting with customers or coworkers, you always behave in a professional manner and follow uniform guidelines. Overall, you love working with lots of different people and having the opportunity to be an important part of the team !


QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Exceptional customer service skills

Experience with computers is preferred but is not required. Are you adaptable and able to work well under pressure? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Are you service-oriented? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a team player and willing to help out wherever you're needed? If yes, you might just be perfect for this full- or part-time food service position!


WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SERVER / WAITER / WAITRESS

This serving position is full- or part-time and works a varied and flexible work schedule.


ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR RESTAURANT SERVING TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right serving skills for this full- or part-time food service job with our restaurant, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 30720

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Informal waiter/waitress job description example 2

Red Robin informal waiter/waitress job description

We have immediate opportunities available to join our team for anyone who is at least seventeen years old . (In New Hampshire, however, you must be at least 18 years old).

As a Team Member at Red Robin, you’ll enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for ALL team members
  • EXCELLENT Opportunities to grow with us - over 40% of our Managers were hourly Team Members
  • Multiple opportunities for raises in your first year, and continued opportunities beyond
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Referral bonuses for bringing new members to our team
  • Eligible for 401(k) retirement plan (if qualified)
  • 50% discount on Red Robin food and 25% for your family

Red Robin isn't your typical burger restaurant. Since the doors opened at our first location in Seattle in 1969, we’ve always been a team filled with unbridled energy, magnetic personalities, and a passion for having fun!

Now Hiring Full Time and Part Time:

  • SERVER (Waiter / Waitress)

You will be responsible for taking orders using handheld technology, serving food and drinks in a timely accurate manner, as well as delivering a fun and satisfying dining experience to Guests. This Front of House role, waits tables while providing guests with excellent customer service.


Our mission is clear:
Make it fresh. Make it fun. Make it memorable. And above all, make 'em smile. Become a part of our team today!

Red Robin International, Inc & our independent franchisees each hire their own employees and establish their own terms and conditions of employment, which may differ from those described. We are an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer who values having a diverse team in all we do.

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Informal waiter/waitress job description example 3

Lafayette Group informal waiter/waitress job description

Chef ANDREW CARMELLINI and the front-of-house management team are seeking passionate SERVERS to join them at LAFAYETTE Grand Café and Bakery.

LAFAYETTE is an everyday grand café and bakery in ceremony of French cooking at the corner of Lafayette Street and Great Jones Street in downtown Manhattan. Our market-driven bistro menu is a worldly homage to the genre that spans a variety of regions, from Provence to Normandy to neighboring Mediterranean coasts, offering a re-mastery of traditional dishes we love and some signatures.
Ideal candidates possess:
*Ability to manage high volume in a popular restaurant.
*Comfort in a fast-paced, downtown environment.
*Warmth and graciousness with the ability to create stellar guest experiences.
*Full responsibility for food and beverage knowledge; Micros POS experience a plus.
*Great communication skills.
*Flexible availability on nights and weekends.

Benefits:
We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Paid Time Off, Employee Dining Discount, Zip Car Discount, Spa Discount, TransitChek, Corporate Fitness Program, Continuing Education Classes and Referral Reward Program.
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Since first partnering in 2009, chef Andrew Carmellini, Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom have opened a national portfolio of restaurants and culinary services at preeminent hotels, live music venues and major metropolitan sports arenas and airports across New York City, Baltimore, Detroit and Nashville including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Joe’s Pub and The Library at The Public, Lafayette, Bar Primi, Leuca, Westlight, Mister Dips, Rec Pier Chop House, The Cannon Room, San Morello, Evening Bar, The Brakeman, Penny Red's, Carne Mare, The Dutch Nashville and Carne Mare Nashville. The team actively runs food and beverage operations in four hotels, including The Greenwich Hotel, The William Vale, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore and the Shinola Hotel. Known for delivering quality experiences and pertinent culinary culture, each place is a distinctly owned, handcrafted labor of love. They've received widespread critical acclaim, recognition on countless “Best of” lists, a Michelin star, and two coveted James Beard Foundation awards. To learn more, visit nhgnyc.com or AndrewCarmellini.com.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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