Food Server - Steady Extra - Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon

Harrah’s entertainment means winning and it’s our people who make that winning experience possible for our guests. So it’s only natural that we would reward our people with excellent compensation and benefits as well as outstanding opportunities for professional growth. In fact, Harrah’s earned a spot on Business Week’s 2007 “The Best Places to Launch a Career” list. With nearly 40 casinos and 7 great properties here in Las Vegas, Harrah’s Entertainment is the largest gaming operator in the world.

Job Summary: Responsible for placing and delivering all orders from the kitchen and ensuring special instructions are followed. Serves all meals to the guests in a professional manner. Responsible for preparing and presenting the guest checks. Responsible for knowing the food menu and beverage lists. Serves as a liaison between the kitchen and busperson, ensuring that all instructions and requests of the kitchen and guests are fulfilled.

Qualifications: Must have at least 6 months food server or large tray food serving. Hotel restaurant experience would be a plus. Must possess basic English reading and writing skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to lift and carry approximately 25-30 pounds using a 27 inch oval tray. Ability to move throughout there assigned station during their shift. Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and function in a team atmosphere. Must be able to initiate and engage in conversation in a professional and friendly manner. Must present a professional and pleasant appearance that guests will find appealing and approachable in order to engage in conversation.

Essential Job Functions: Reports to manager or hostess to receive table setup instructions and any station changes. Assists Busperson in ensuring assigned tables are set and that service area is stocked (linen, silverware, glassware, etc. As per par). Greets guests by their name when known and makes them feel welcome and special. Takes orders and any special requests, communicating the order to kitchen by use of register. Ensures that all unneeded setups are cleared away in a timely manner, will assist if necessary. Assists in the service and delivery of all food in a timely manner-ladies first and from the left (food) and right (beverages) moving in a clockwise rotation around the table. Makes sure that the check is presented correctly to the guest in a neat, clean check presenter. Fills all credit card slips for approval. Complete knowledge of menu and prices. Wears proper attire in a neatly groomed fashion according to The Café’s standards. Controls flow of service. Ensures breakdown of station at end of shift along with daily cleaning tasks. Complete knowledge of available wines. Takes responsibility for handling guests complaints to resolution with/without management assistance. Enters all orders into computer system. Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policy as management may direct. Knowledge of hotel operating hours and it’s outlets. Basic hotel history. Understanding of The Café’s service standards.

Physical, Mental, And Environmental Demands: Must be able to work inside and continuously maneuver in and around throughout the restaurant. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, push, and pull when necessary. Must be able to handle more than one function at a time by being well organized and attentive to details. Must fully understand standards of position as management may direct. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in the kitchen areas. Must be able to tolerate areas containing second hand smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.

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