Waitstaff

  • OLD SCHOOLHOUSE TAVERN
  • Merrimac, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Take orders from patrons for food or beverages. Check

with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals, and take

action to correct any problems. Check patrons\' identification to ensure

that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic

beverages. Collect payments from customers. Write patrons\' food orders

on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for

transmittal to kitchen staff. Prepare checks that itemize and total meal

costs and sales taxes. Present menus to patrons and answer questions

about menu items, making recommendations upon request. Remove dishes and

glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.

Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty

dishes at tables as required. Clean tables or counters after patrons

have finished dining. Prepare tables for meals, including setting up

items such as linens, silverware, and glassware. Explain how various

menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.

Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go

orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests. Escort customers

to their tables. Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping

floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash,

or checking and cleaning bathroom. Inform customers of daily specials.

Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of

wine. Roll silverware, set up food stations, or set up dining areas to

prepare for the next shift or for large parties. Stock service areas

with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens. Fill salt,

pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers. Perform food

preparation duties, such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold

dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee. Provide guests with

information about local areas, including directions. Garnish and

decorate dishes in preparation for serving. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE

AND QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent Customer Service: Friendly, attentive, and

professional demeanor with strong communication and interpersonal

skills. Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm for providing a positive dining

experience. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in taking orders, delivering

food, and handling payments. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Maintaining

a calm and efficient demeanor in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork

Skills: Effectively collaborating with other staff members. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: E13887 County Rd DL Merrimac,

WI 53561 E-Mail a Rsum: ... E-Mail a Work

Application: ...
Job ID: 482938806
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025

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