Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Meal Allowances

Job Description

Duffy's is a well-established restaurant known for its commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences through high-quality service and a welcoming atmosphere. With a reputation for excellent food and customer care, Duffy's focuses on creating memorable moments for every guest who walks through its doors. The restaurant prides itself on its strong MVP program, emphasizing personalized guest engagement and upselling techniques to enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales. As a dynamic and customer-centric establishment, Duffy's offers a vibrant working environment where teamwork, professionalism, and adaptability are highly valued. The employment is typically full-time or part-time, depending on the needs of the restaurant, with shifts covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure comprehensive guest service throughout operational hours.

The Server role at Duffy's is a critical position responsible for delivering outstanding service that aligns with the restaurant's standards of hospitality. The server will act as the primary point of contact for guests, guiding them through their dining experience by escorting them to tables when necessary, presenting menus, and providing in-depth knowledge about the MVP program. This position requires a thorough understanding of the menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients to effectively answer customer inquiries and upsell menu options, ultimately driving higher check averages. A significant aspect of the server's duties includes accurately taking and inputting food orders into the POS system, monitoring guest satisfaction during meals, and responding promptly to any issues to ensure a positive dining experience.

Servers at Duffy's also handle the responsible service of alcohol by checking identification to comply with legal requirements. They are tasked with managing financial transactions by collecting payments and ensuring tables are promptly cleared, cleaned, and reset for the next guests. Additionally, servers support the host or hostess with phone duties, to-go orders, seating, and guest greetings. The role extends to maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the dining and service areas, including tasks like sweeping floors, vacuuming, tidying the server station, and managing trash. Preparation duties such as rolling silverware, setting up food stations, replenishing supplies, and maintaining table settings are also part of the daily responsibilities.

This position demands a positive, professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperative relationships with coworkers and guests alike. Physical stamina is essential, as servers will stand and walk for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, handle heavy lifting, and multitask various activities seamlessly. Given the nature of the job, the ability to handle stressful situations with composure and maintain focus on service excellence is vital. Overall, the server role at Duffy's is perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality, dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences, and interested in contributing to a team-oriented and fast-paced restaurant environment.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in restaurant server role preferred
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to handle physical demands including heavy lifting up to 40 lbs
  • Capability to multitask and manage high-stress situations
  • Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Basic math skills for handling transactions
  • Commitment to maintaining a professional and positive work attitude

Job Qualifications

  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Stress tolerance
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-control
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for others
  • Social orientation

Job Duties

  • Escort guests to their tables when needed
  • Review MVP program with all guests
  • Demonstrate strong MVP program knowledge
  • Review menus and answer questions about menu items
  • Upsell to improve dining experience and increase check average
  • Explain preparation, ingredients, and cooking methods of menu items
  • Write food orders on order pads and repeat back to guests
  • Input orders accurately into POS system
  • Check with guests to ensure satisfaction and resolve problems
  • Check guests' identification for alcohol consumption
  • Collect payments from guests
  • Remove dishes and glasses throughout guests' visits
  • Clean and reset tables after guests leave
  • Assist host by answering phones, taking to-go orders, greeting and seating guests
  • Perform cleaning duties like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and tidying server station
  • Roll silverware and set up food stations and dining areas
  • Stock service areas with supplies
  • Fill salt and pepper shakers and wipe down table tents
  • Ask guests to leave reviews
  • Maintain positive and professional attitude towards coworkers and customers

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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