Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities
This section of your Restaurant Server job description highlights the functions the candidate will perform in your organization when hired. Here are some examples of a Restaurant Server’s typical responsibilities:
Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
Taking customers’ food and drink orders
Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations