Server
Servers connect a restaurant with its guests. They take orders, answer menu questions, coordinate with the kitchen, deliver food and drinks, and help make each visit welcoming.
- Category
- Front of House
- Experience
- Entry-level friendly
- Key Skills
- Guest Service • Communication • Teamwork
What You'll Do
- Greet guests and provide attentive service.
- Explain menu items and answer questions.
- Enter food and beverage orders accurately.
- Communicate guest needs with kitchen and support teams.
- Deliver food and beverages efficiently.
- Check on guests throughout their meal.
- Process payments accurately.
- Help maintain clean, organized dining areas.
Skills Employers Look For
- Guest Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- POS Systems
- Menu Knowledge
- Cash Handling
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
What the Job Is Like
Server shifts can be fast-paced, especially during common meal periods, weekends, and holidays. You will spend much of a shift standing and walking while balancing several guest needs and working closely with the kitchen.
Do You Need Experience?
Many restaurants hire first-time servers, especially candidates with customer-service skills and a willingness to learn. Previous restaurant experience can help, but reliability, communication, and attitude are also important.
Good Fit If...
This role may be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working with people.
- Stay calm when things get busy.
- Communicate clearly.
- Like active work.
- Enjoy contributing to a team.
Common Server Interview Questions
- What does great guest service mean to you?
- How do you handle multiple tables during a busy shift?
- What would you do if a guest was unhappy with their meal?
- How do you make menu recommendations?
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Career Growth
Possible career paths include:
- Server
- Bartender or Shift Leader
- Restaurant Manager
- General Manager
Restaurant careers can develop in many directions; this is one possible example, not a required path.
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