Back Server

2 years

As a back server or back waiter in a restaurant, your responsibilities typically involve supporting the front-of-house team and ensuring smooth service for guests.

1. Table Preparation : Setting up tables before guests arrive by arranging tableware, napkins, and condiments according to restaurant standards.

2. Assistance with Service : Assisting servers with delivering food and beverages to tables, refilling water glasses, and clearing empty plates and glasses throughout the meal.

3. Bread and Beverage Service : Bringing bread or other complimentary items to tables and refilling beverages such as water, coffee, or tea as needed.

4. Assisting with Guest Needs : Fulfilling guest requests, such as providing additional utensils, napkins, or special condiments, and assisting with any special accommodations.

5. Table Maintenance : Keeping tables clean and tidy throughout service, including wiping down surfaces, replacing soiled linens, and resetting tables for the next guests.

6. Supporting Front-of-House Staff : Providing support to servers, hosts/hostesses, and bartenders as needed to ensure efficient service and a positive guest experience.

7. Assisting with Service Flow : Monitoring the pace of service and assisting in coordinating the timing of food delivery to ensure that guests receive their meals promptly and simultaneously.

8. Communicating with Kitchen : Relaying guest orders and special requests to the kitchen staff accurately and promptly, and assisting in ensuring that orders are prepared correctly.

9. Assisting with Clean-Up : Helping to clean and reset the dining area at the end of service, including clearing tables, stacking chairs, and performing general cleaning tasks.

10. Following Safety and Hygiene Procedures : Adhering to food safety standards, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and following proper sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for guests and staff.

Overall, as a back server, your role is to support the front-of-house team in providing excellent service to guests, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the restaurant's operations.

Compensation: Hourly ($15.00 - $16.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Table Preparation

Teamwork

Assistance With Service

Attention to Detail

Bread and Beverage Service

Customer Service Orientation

Assisting With Guest Needs

Time Management

Table Maintenance

Multitasking

Supporting Front of House Staff

Problem Solving

Assisting With Service Flow

Communication Skills

Communicating With Kitchen

Adaptability

Assisting With Clean Up

Organizational Skills

Following Safety and Hygiene Procedures

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Dependability

Positive Attitude

Ability to follow instructions

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