Server - Paradise Inn - Summer Seasonal

Compensation Amount:

16.66 USD HourlyProvide guests with a dining experience appropriate to historic dining room in the National Park. Greet, take food and drink orders from and serve all guests in assigned section of dining room in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner. Ensure correct billing procedures and provide excellent service to guests, ensuring the level of service meets the company’s standards. May be scheduled for any or all of all three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). This position reports to the Dining Room Manager.

Job Description:

Wage: $16.66 - $16.66

Benefits: Sick Pay (Sick Leave is provided in accordance with Washington State law, allowing employees to accrue one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, to be used for personal illness, family care, and other qualifying reasons.); Employee Discounts, Recreation Program, Employee Assistance Program; Housing & Meal Plan Available

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Greet guests promptly and politely; answer questions about the menu, take food and beverage orders. 

• Explain how various items are prepared, describe ingredients and cooking methods, suggest menu items. 

• Check patron identification to ensure compliance with alcoholic beverage service requirements. 

• Maintain pleasant dining experience by serving food and beverages in a friendly and efficient manner, checking on guests regularly, communicating with the kitchen, and attending to guest needs. 

• Carry plates, glassware, and trays to and from tables in manner prescribed by management. 

• Complete sales in POS in an accurate, efficient and friendly manner. 

• Complete all “side-work” including stocking service areas with coffee, food, tableware, and linens.  

• Perform setup/clean-up duties before and after each meal service including vacuuming, arranging furniture, and changing linens. 

• Report gratuities at the end of each shift as required by company policy and law. 

• Performs such other related duties as directed or required. 

 

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred. 

• Strong sanitation habits and attention to detail. 

• Food Safety certification and alcohol service TIPS/MAST certification required. 

• National Park food service experience preferred. 

• Ability to learn and use food service POS system including computerized cash register and credit card terminal. 

• Mathematic skills. 

• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.  

• Ability to recognize and solve guest problems as necessary or communicate with management when needed. 

 

 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.  

• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. 

• Ability to stand for the entire workday and climbing steps regularly.  

• Withstanding te