Server

Provide guests with a dining experience appropriate to historic dining room in the national park.  Greet, take food and drink orders from and serve all guests in assigned section of dining room in a fast, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.  Ensure correct billing procedures and provide excellent service to guests, ensuring level of service meets the company’s standards.  May be scheduled for any or all of all three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Greet guests promptly and politely; answer questions about the menu, take food and beverage orders Check patron identification to ensure compliance with alcoholic beverage service requirements Explain how various items are prepared, describe ingredients and cooking methods, suggest menu items Maintain pleasant dining experience by serving food and beverages in a friendly and efficient manner, checking on guests regularly, communicating with kitchen, and attending to guest needs Carry plates, glassware, and trays to/from tables in manner prescribed by management Complete sales in POS in an accurate, efficient and friendly manner Complete all “sidework” including stocking service areas with coffee, food, tableware, and linens and perform setup/clean-up duties before and after each meal service including vacuuming, arranging furniture, and changing linens Report gratuities at the end of each shift as required by company policy and law Performs such other related duties as directed or required SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred. Strong sanitation habits. Food Safety certification and alcohol service TIPS/MAST certification required. National Park food service experience preferred. Ability to learn and use food service POS system including computerized cash register and credit card terminal. Mathematic skills. Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers. Ability t