Server/Waiter/Waitress

As a restaurant server at the Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield, we focus on creating a warm & welcomg environment for our guests to relax & dine before getting their day started, or to relax & wind down after their work day or travels. This includes but is not limited to:

Duties:
- Greet and seat guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Take food and drink orders accurately and promptly
- Deliver food and beverages to tables in a timely manner
- Ensure guest satisfaction by providing excellent customer service
- Answer questions about menu items and make recommendations
- Handle cash and process payments using the POS system
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas and dining areas

Experience:
- Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of culinary terms and food preparation techniques is a plus
- Strong guest relations skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively

Skills:
- Strong sales skills to upsell menu items and promote specials
- Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff for efficient service
- Familiarity with POS systems for order processing and payment handling

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or skills required for this position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 26 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person