What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server/Waiter position at Wasabi Ankeny?
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 FOR THIS POSITION.
About us:
Wasabi Ankeny is a busy restaurant with amazing sushi and other Asian cuisines. We strive to be the best in the industry (voted best sushi in Des Moines 2020-23 on multiple platforms). We are mainly a sushi restaurant with a well-rounded menu of delicious dishes both hot and cold. With 6 other locations in the area, we have become a household name and a go to spot for many people that are craving fresh fish and other seafood. Thanks to our atmosphere and location we are busy every day of the week. On top of competitive pay you get an employee discount for any time you eat here or at one of our other establishments. We have a great team and want to add more amazing people so APPLY TODAY!
Description:
We are looking for a friendly, motivated candidate with excellent communication skills. They should be able to interact with customers and make them feel like they are the only ones in the entire restaurant. They will need to memorize menu’s including specials and daily deals available. The ideal candidate will be able to function during “the rush” by keeping themselves calm and collected and not take our their frustrations on coworkers or guests.
Responsibilities:
- Providing a professional and knowledgeable customer experience.
- Understanding menu items as well as making suggestions based on customers preference.
- Ensuring any allergies, restrictions or substitutions that are requested are clearly relayed from customer to kitchens
- Delivering food and drink menu items, as well as collecting payment in a timely manner
- Upselling drinks, sushi, and other specials when appropriate.
- Cooperating and communicating with all host, servers, sushi chefs, kitchen chefs and all other staff with an "all hands on deck" approach.
- Staying up to date with specials, hours of operation as well as take-out and ordering procedures.
- Pre-bussing tables, keeping tables clean and tidy at all times, rolling silverware and restocking items
Skills:
- Walk and stand for prolonged amounts of time.
- Carry trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.)
- Have enough mobility to function in a restaurant setting (bend, lean, squat, wipe and stoop)
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment without becoming overwhelmed or frustrated.
- Able to work with coworkers and function as a team.
- Effectively communicate on the telephone
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $700.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $700