What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server - Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant position at Thomas E Strauss?
Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!
Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.
Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.
What we expect from you:
- A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
- Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.
- A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.
- Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!
Here’s what we offer to you:
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefit package and employee perks.
- Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.
- Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!
- A “work-to-live” not a “live-to-work” workplace!
Our Mission: Make people feel valued.
Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!
Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, Miller’s Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.
Position Summary
The Miller's Smorgasbord Server position is a combination of tipped and non-tipped positions in a buffet style dining environment working less than 30 hours per week on weekdays, weekends and holidays. You will be responsible for ensuring a warm friendly table service and dining experience for our guests and present dining options available in a friendly, professional, and quick manner. Potential earnings for this rotation position is $20 to $36 per hour based on actual employee earnings but not guaranteed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Server: (Tipped position: $2.83/hour plus tips)
- Perform opening and closing procedures per company guidelines
- Present dining options and makes recommendations based on guest interaction
- Take order (food, beverage, and alcohol)
- Deliver all non-alcoholic beverages to table
- Pick up from kitchen and deliver to table any ala carte orders / plated meals
- Provide timely, friendly table service throughout the meal
- Create, present and settle guest checks via point of sale system
- Wrap silverware units
- Interact with guests from start to finish and provide relevant restaurant and area information to ensure positive dining experience
- Communicate and work as team with other servers, bussers, and hosts to bus and set tables and plan reservations
- Maintain neat, clean and safe server station work area and dining room seating area
NOTE: Non-tipped positions in rotation include host/hostess or buffet attendant positions earning a non-tipped hourly rate based on skill set.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- RAMP and ServSafe certification a plus
- Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays
- Ability to follow safety protocols
- Basic computer and math skills
- Display positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
- Teamwork orientation
- Organizational skills
- Multi-task oriented
- Knowledge of workplace safety and emergency procedures
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Time management
- High degree of quality in all work produced
Salary : $20 - $36
