Server

Tribute Eatery & Bar is a vibrant full-service restaurant located in Ankeny, Iowa, known for its crave-worthy comfort food, craft cocktails, and welcoming, high-energy atmosphere. As a growing local favorite, Tribute Eatery & Bar prides itself on creating an exceptional dining experience that both guests and team members enjoy every day. This establishment is more than just a place to eat and work – it’s a community where employees are valued as part of a supportive team. The restaurant fosters a culture where team members can build their skills, form lasting connections, and grow professionally within a fun and fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on hospitality, quality, and customer satisfaction, Tribute Eatery & Bar continuously strives to be a top choice for dining in the Ankeny area.

Joining Tribute Eatery & Bar as a Server means becoming the face of the guest experience. Servers play a crucial role in ensuring each customer has a memorable visit by providing attentive, friendly, and professional service. This role requires a mix of excellent communication skills, an ability to multitask efficiently, and a genuine passion for hospitality. The server is responsible for greeting and seating guests promptly, presenting menus and daily specials, taking accurate food and beverage orders, and delivering these orders with care and attention to detail. The environment is often busy and fast-paced, so servers must be able to work well under pressure, multitask between multiple tables, and collaborate with other team members, including hosts, bartenders, and kitchen staff.

The starting pay for fully trained servers at Tribute Eatery & Bar is $4.35 per hour plus tips, with nightly tip-outs. The job offers a part-time schedule primarily on weekday evenings and weekends, with Sunday availability preferred. Full-time employees working an average of 30 hours per week or more are eligible for a variety of comprehensive benefits. These benefits include paid time off starting at two weeks, medical coverage with the employer covering 50% of the medical premium, dental and vision coverage options, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees. Part-time and full-time employees also benefit from perks such as guest discounts, access to an employee assistance program offering free counseling sessions, restaurant discounts across more than 25 locations, and staff appreciation events.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are at least 18 years old and have prior experience in a customer service role or as a server but also welcomes motivated newcomers who are eager to learn. The ideal candidate is friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and able to maintain composure in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Knowledge of food and beverage safety practices is a plus, and obtaining an IPACT certification within 30 days of employment is required for this position. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent guest experiences and want to grow with a thriving local restaurant, Tribute Eatery & Bar is the perfect workplace to meet your goals.