The Server is responsible for taking food and beverage orders; entering orders quickly and in proper sequence; serving food and beverages for guests in their section as well as other sections; coordinating with the kitchen to ensure timely service and quality of the food; and providing the highest quality of service to the customer at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending up local requirements.
Essential Functions:
Completes opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures
Assists the AGM/GM in managing by supervising day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale
Participates in the interview process, provides input in hiring, recommends termination, advancement, promotion or any other status change to the GM for associates within the unit
Assigns work tasks and activities, participates in preparing schedules, and ensures that all shifts are covered
Actively ensures all associates take all mandated rest breaks and meal periods
Ensures display areas are appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing
Ensures all equipment is in good working order
Operates cash register and voids transactions as needed while following all HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures, and maintains proper security of cash at all times
Monitors compliance with wellness and safety procedures and guidelines, builds awareness about wellness and safety, and reports any safety concerns to the GM
Understands and performs all Health and Safety activities as specified in the Manager’s Guide to Associate Health and Safety
Places orders for individual units, receives goods, processes invoices
Ensures that the company has most current contact information for all associates working in the restaurant.