Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.75 - $17.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Career Development

Job Description

TGI Fridays is a renowned American restaurant chain known for its casual dining experience, vibrant atmosphere, and a menu that highlights American cuisine with a flair of innovation. Established with the mission to create memorable dining moments, TGI Fridays has grown to become a leading brand in the hospitality industry, attracting guests through its food, beverage offerings, and exceptional service. The company prides itself on offering a fun and welcoming environment where guests feel valued and can celebrate special moments in style and comfort. As a family-driven establishment, TGI Fridays emphasizes restaurant-inspired hospitality, aiming to deliver top-notch service to every customer who walks through their doors. The franchise network operates with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all guests.

The role of a Server (Waiter/Waitress) at TGI Fridays is pivotal in shaping the guest experience. As a Server, you are the face of the restaurant, directly influencing how a guest perceives their visit. This position demands a passionate individual who loves uplifting service, possesses deep knowledge of the menu, and proactively customizes dining experiences to meet and exceed guest expectations. Serving at TGI Fridays is not just about delivering food and beverages; it is about creating an atmosphere filled with fun and positive energy at every table you attend. The Server sets the tone for celebration, ensuring guests feel welcomed, attended to, and leave satisfied.

Servers are expected to greet guests warmly, build genuine rapport, and maintain an attentive presence throughout the dining experience. This involves recognizing visual and verbal cues to tailor service uniquely for each guest, accurately taking and delivering orders, and frequently checking on guests with silent service when appropriate. Mastery of the TGI Fridays menu and beverages is essential, enabling Servers to confidently recommend and upsell items that complement the guests’ choices. A key responsibility includes carefully verifying identification for guests ordering alcoholic beverages to comply with legal requirements.

Additionally, Servers operate the point-of-sale system efficiently, handling transactions accurately while maintaining guest interaction. The role includes practicing conversational ordering by promoting current specials and making guests feel truly valued. TGI Fridays maintains strict service style standards to ensure consistency and quality, and Servers play a crucial role in upholding these standards with every guest interaction. This job requires standing and walking continuously during shifts, handling the physical duties of carrying plates and clearing tables, and responding calmly and effectively to any guest concerns, notifying management when necessary.

By joining TGI Fridays as a Server, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and memorable dining experiences. The position invites candidates who thrive in lively environments, enjoy engaging with people, and are committed to high service standards. This role offers opportunities to refine your interpersonal skills, enhance your sales techniques, and contribute meaningfully to a respected brand in the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age 21
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs
  • Ability to stand 6-8 hours
  • Ability to deliver plates and food and clear tables
  • Ability to hear well amongst loud background noise
  • Neatly dressed and well-groomed in company approved uniform at all times
  • Ability to operate POS system, make change correctly and make credit card transactions accurately
  • Ability to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a Manager
  • Ability to read and write notes to hearing impaired guests
  • Ability to read menus to sight-impaired guests
  • Ability to verbalize menu items clearly to guests while taking their orders or responding to their request
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to stand and walk during entire shift
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop and wipe counters/tables

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to carry natural conversation with guests without sounding scripted or intrusive
  • Knowledge of POS system operation
  • Good communication skills
  • Understanding of food and beverage menus
  • Ability to handle guest concerns calmly and professionally
  • Basic literacy skills

Job Duties

  • Greets guests with a genuine smile, builds rapport, and ensures an enjoyable, quality dining experience
  • Looks for visual and verbal cues to identify the experience the guest wants and customizes the service to meet those expectations
  • Promptly and accurately takes food and beverage requests from guests
  • Ensures expedient service of food and beverages to the guest
  • Frequently checks up on the guests and uses visual cues to provide silent service as appropriate
  • Learns TGIF menu and beverages, expertly recommends and upsells items
  • IDs all guests ordering alcoholic beverages who appear to be 40 years old or younger
  • Follows all Fridays Service Style Standards
  • Accurately rings all orders into the POS system while simultaneously interacting with guests when applicable
  • Practices conversational ordering by mentioning current promotional features
  • Loves making guests feel valued

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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