WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

Summary: Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.

Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.

Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.

Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.

Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.

Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.

Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.

Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.

Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.

Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.

Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.

Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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