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Cocktail Server

Maggianos Little Italy
Old Orchard, IL
Full-time

Job summary :

Takes orders and serves food and beverages to guests in the restaurant and cocktail area. Responsible for all aspects of professional food service and guest satisfaction.

Essential functions :

Must be willing and able to :

  • Effectively service a 6 table station
  • Accurately account for and balance all sales and receipts
  • Communicate clearly with the kitchen both verbally and utilizing the computer register system
  • Present and encourage current promotional information and materials to guest
  • Accurately account for all guest checks issued
  • Accurately record and account for all items ordered and served
  • Accurately accept payment from guest
  • Notify guest of any automatic gratuity
  • Perform calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Communicate with guest clearly, patiently, courteously and with good humor
  • Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of service according to standing operating procedure

Our Passion is Making People Feel Special!

Everyone knows and loves Maggiano's - the food, the atmosphere and the family culture all make it

a perfect place to dine AND a perfect place to work!Our dedication to providing the ultimate in guest service, extraordinary food and memorable experiences is why we were named America’s Favorite Casual Dining Chain Requirements

Qualification standards :

Must provide a minimum of 2 years full-service restaurant experience or the equivalentMenu and specials

  • Wine list
  • Liquor list and special drinks
  • Accounting procedures
  • Layout of restaurant including table numbers and station numbers
  • Individual restaurant orientation material including rules and philosophies

Must be willing and able to :

  • Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
  • Be courteous, pleasant and good natured
  • Respond to the needs of difficult guests with patience and courtesy
  • Accept constructive criticism
  • Get along with co-workers
  • Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift
  • Safely transport food from kitchen to guest table over slick, uneven surface
  • Transport food to service a party of 4 in a single trip
  • Transport food and beverage items from source to any guest table continually throughout a shift
  • Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
  • Work nights, weekends and holidays

Applicants should have prior experience in a full service restaurant.

30+ days ago
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