Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $2.13
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
employee discount
Paid training

Job Description

IHOP is one of the largest operators of casual family dining restaurants, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious menu offerings. With a strong nationwide presence, IHOP has built a reputation as a beloved destination for families, friends, and individuals seeking quality meals and exceptional customer service. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment, supporting its employees with comprehensive benefits, and maintaining a loyal employee base that is passionate about hospitality and guest satisfaction.

The role of Server at IHOP is a dynamic and essential position focused on delivering prompt, efficient, and courteous service to all guests. As a Server, you will be the face of the restaurant, responsible for greeting and seating guests, taking and serving orders, managing guest remittances when required, clearing dishes, and resetting tables. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a memorable dining experience for every customer by adhering to IHOP's standard operating procedures (SOP) and service guidelines.

This Server position is available as both full-time and part-time employment, offering flexible schedules that accommodate 8-hour or 10-hour shifts, including day, night, weekend, and holiday availability. IHOP values work-life balance and strives to provide scheduling options that support its diverse workforce. The compensation for this role includes a base pay of $2.13 per hour complemented by tips, reflecting a compensation structure typical in the hospitality industry.

In this role, you will develop and maintain professional, functional working relationships with both fellow IHOP employees and guests. Understanding and memorizing IHOP-specific terminology, abbreviations, methodologies, and menu knowledge is essential to perform effectively and efficiently. You will be expected to handle guest complaints in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, always aiming to turn any negative experiences into positive ones and inviting guests to return.

The role demands physical endurance as well, with duties that require standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving weights up to 25 pounds. Employees must be mindful of health, sanitation, and safety guidelines to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and guest safety, ensuring compliance with all relevant local regulations and IHOP policies.

IHOP offers numerous benefits to its employees including a flexible schedule, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee discount, and paid training. These benefits demonstrate IHOP's commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth, making it an attractive employer in the hospitality sector.

Overall, the Server role at IHOP is ideal for individuals who are customer-service oriented, energetic, able to multitask, and eager to contribute to a friendly dining environment. Whether you are starting your career in hospitality or looking to continue working in a reputable family dining restaurant, IHOP provides a supportive and rewarding workplace where your efforts are recognized and appreciated.

Job Requirements

  • No education required
  • ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • capability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • strong attention to detail and compliance with health and safety guidelines
  • reliable and punctual
  • good communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • No education required
  • strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to memorise and apply menu knowledge and IHOP terminology
  • customer service experience preferred
  • ability to handle guest complaints professionally
  • capability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • physical stamina to perform various tasks involving standing, walking, and lifting

Job Duties

  • Provide promptly, efficient, courteous service to all guests
  • greet and seat guests
  • talk and serve orders
  • take guest remittance as required
  • clear dishes and reset tables
  • develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with IHOP employees and guests
  • execute the service guidelines per the IHOP SOP to ensure a high-quality guest experience

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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