Waiter / Waitress

Job Description

Are you a friendly and courteous professional dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience? You could be an excellent server at our busy restaurant. We need someone with a positive attitude toward customer service and a warm smile to set the tone for our guests to enjoy their dining experience with us. You will serve our guests at the restaurant by ensuring they are seated promptly, their orders are taken, prepared, and served on time, and that tables are cleaned and ready for the next guests. Our ideal candidate maintains a cheerful and polite demeanor toward both guests and coworkers. Consider applying today if you are punctual, responsible, and enjoy interacting with others!Compensation:

$6.75 plus tipsResponsibilities:

Accept correct payment from guests and guarantee the accuracy of the guest check and manner of payment to protect both the client and the business from any transaction mistakes

Welcome customers upon arrival and promptly seat them, take food and beverage orders from diners, serve meals, and meet any special requirements or requests

Attend all pre-shift and departmental meetings to improve communications and develop an understanding of products, services, and facilities

Maintain complete knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily specials to answer client queries and provide recommendations

Perform all restocking and cleaning activities as directed, including opening and closing duties

Greet guests warmly, politely, and in a timely manner once seated. Speak to guests with enthusiasm at all times

Be prepared to answer questions about menu items and food preparation techniques and be prepared to make suggestions about special menu items. Take advantage of opportunities to up-sell additional food and beverage items where appropriate

Answer questions from patrons about beverages and beverage service. Understand regulatory responsibilities regarding the service of alcoholic beverages

Understand order-taking systems to be able to clearly, accurately, and quickly covey guest orders to the kitchen

Deliver food and beverage to tables in an efficient manner following appropriate table service techniques. Ensure that food is presented to diners as ordered and according to restaurant quality standards

Qualifications:

Must have a strong focus on putting the guest first with exceptional customer service experience

Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers

Outstanding time management and organizational skills

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification (GED)

Prior food service industry experience is highly desired

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America

About Company

The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center. It is home to two restaurants including Salem's only seasonal rooftop bar as well as multiple event spaces.