What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server position at Applebee's?
What does it mean to be part of the neighborhood?
At one of the largest casual dining concepts in the world, we build connections in our community by bringing energy, excitement, and fun to our “Make it Right, Serve it Fast” promise in the restaurant.
We are proud to serve our neighbors with the craveable food and beverages they love. Every day is unique when creating authentic guest experiences that range from Ladies Night Out to Sunday Family Dinner.
The server deliver food, drinks, and to accommodate guests’ needs in a courteous and timely manner following Applebee’s Ten Basic Service Steps.
Previous experience as restaurant server, waiter, waitress, wait staff, runner, or other FOH part time restaurant job is preferred but not required.
You must be 18 years or older to be considered for this opportunity.
1. Delivers food and drinks to guests using Applebee’s team delivery system.
2. Greet guests, answers questions, makes suggestions regarding food, drinks, and service.
3. Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.
4. Relays orders to service bar and kitchen via the point-of-sale computerized register system.
5. Observes guests and responds to any additional requests.
6. Presents guest check to each table and accepts a form of payment. Makes
correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedures.
7. Participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tables.
Server Qualification Standards:
1. Ability to wipe down tabletops, table legs, pick up debris off of the floor and wipe down booth seats in all areas of the restaurant.
2. Transports plates, glasses and baskets to and from dining room, service bar, and the kitchen about 30 times per shift.
3. Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required.
4. Mobility required during the entire shift.
5. Transports glass racks and cases up to 25 pounds (such as a case of beer) up to 15 times per shift.
Physical Requirements:
1. Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours in length. Must have good sense of balance, be able to bend and kneel and have the ability to lift and bus pans, and trays frequently weighing 25 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer.
We follow all Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring guidelines per federal and local laws.