Server

Perkins in Brainerd is hiring for servers!

The server will:

• Provide friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards
• Perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and a quality work environment as directed by General Manager or Manager on Duty

Position activities and tasks:

• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene
• Greets all guests in a courteous and respectable way
• Takes verbal drink and meal orders according to guest preference
• Serves high quality food and checks all orders to ensure they are complete, prepared as ordered, portioned correctly and attractive in appearance
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness
• Maintains cleanliness of his/her stations and pantry
• Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to rolling silverware, restocking condiment holders, cleaning work areas, etc
• Executes the service cycle and team responsibilities at all times
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of the menu to execute suggestive selling with all guests
• Writes guest check and/or operates POS equipment pursuant to company policies
• Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction
• Communicates with managers and co-workers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc
• All other duties and tasks as assigned

Physical requirements:

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
• Must be able to work under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
• Must be able to communicate with guests
• Must lift and carry serving trays weighing up to 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Requires occasional reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking

Supervision received:

• Receives direction and training from the General Manager as to specific procedures and assignments

Knowledge and skills required:

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in-house training

To apply: Please go to our website here and fill out the online application.