Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Mike Linnig's Restaurant is a well-established dining destination known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and dedication to excellent guest service. With a longstanding commitment to hospitality, Mike Linnig's Restaurant caters to a diverse clientele that includes everyday diners as well as special event attendees. The restaurant hosts numerous parties such as wedding rehearsals, class reunions, family gatherings, and graduation celebrations, making it a popular venue for both memorable social events and everyday meals. This venue prides itself not only on the quality of the cuisine but also on delivering an exceptional customer experience by fostering a team-oriented, friendly, and safe work environment.

As a restaurant server at Mike Linnig's, you will be playing a crucial role in ensuring that every guest receives timely, courteous, and knowledgeable service that enhances their dining experience. The position requires someone who is hospitality-minded with a passion for high-quality service, great communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Servers must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be prepared to handle a variety of guest needs, including taking and processing orders accurately, understanding and explaining menu items and daily specials, and maintaining ongoing cleanliness and organization of the dining area. Additionally, servers are responsible for responsibly monitoring beverage consumption, including verifying guest identification to adhere to alcohol service regulations.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in social settings and enjoy building connections with guests to create a welcoming and personalized dining atmosphere. Servers will be expected to embody the restaurant's mission, maintain professional appearance standards, and contribute actively to teamwork. Beyond direct guest interaction, the role includes duties such as balancing cash handling procedures, completing set-up and closing side work, and adhering to all restaurant policies and procedures. Candidates with prior restaurant or bar experience are preferred but not required, as those with a positive, can-do attitude and strong customer service skills will also be considered. Moreover, promising candidates must be physically capable of standing and moving quickly for extended periods and able to work long hours during busy times. This full-time position offers the chance to be part of a respected team where your efforts directly contribute to the dynamic and vibrant hospitality culture of Mike Linnig's Restaurant.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to stand and move at fast pace for long periods of time
  • must be able to work long hours when business needs
  • willing to I.D all guests and monitor beverage consumption to avoid overserving
  • able to handle high volume and work under pressure
  • follow cash handling policies and end of shift paperwork
  • adhere to work procedures and attendance policies
  • maintain uniform standards
  • demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Previous restaurant or bar experience preferred but not essential
  • previous customer service role preferred but not essential
  • excellent oral and hearing skills
  • passion for service
  • positive can do attitude
  • ability to multitask
  • strong customer service skills
  • organized and reliable
  • team player

Job Duties

  • Provide high quality service to all guests
  • know and live the mission of Mike Linnig's Restaurant
  • complete all necessary set up, side work and closing duties as assigned
  • check restaurant before, after and during shift for cleanliness and remove any debris
  • be knowledgeable of all menu items, their garnish, contents and preparation methods
  • be prepared to answer any guest questions about the menu in a direct, concise way
  • know any daily features and specials the restaurant is offering
  • take guest orders correctly, read the order back to the guest and ring orders correctly into Point of Sale
  • check screen before sending order to make sure any modifications to order are correct
  • check food presentation before taking the food from the kitchen to the guest
  • ensure food is hot and fresh
  • make sure check is presented correctly, free from errors and in a timely manner
  • follow and comply with all Mike Linnig's Restaurant cash handling policies and end of shift paperwork
  • follow all restaurant policies of work procedures and attendance
  • promote teamwork and friendly safe work environment
  • perform cleaning and bussing dining room tables
  • follow all uniform standards
  • know all the bar products on offer to the guest
  • make conversation with guests and create a personal connection
  • demonstrate outgoing, sociable and personal traits
  • exhibit eye for detail
  • use excellent oral and hearing skills
  • show passion for service
  • maintain a positive can do attitude
  • handle high volume and work under pressure
  • multitask efficiently
  • be reliable
  • demonstrate customer service skills
  • stay organized
  • contribute to teamwork

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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