Food Server, Steakhouse (Caesars New Orleans)

JOIN A TEAM THAT GOES ALL-IN ON YOU

Caesars New Orleans Casino & Hotel is a destination property in the heart of the city, we are continually striving to attract the best talent to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests. Are you ready to join a team that embraces a family culture, blazes the trail, and commits to delivering Family-Style Service at every turn? We want you to become an integral part of our vision to create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. Become a part of our winning team and bring your fun spirit along with you!

BENEFITS: Caesars New Orleans is proud to offer our team members a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our team members also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

• FREE Downtown Team Member Parking
• Discounted Monthly Bus Passes
• Free Team Member Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounted Hotel Room Rates
• Fun and Free Team Member Events
• Discount Program within Caesars Partner Network
• Tuition & Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance
• First Time Homebuyer Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• 401k Matching

JOB SUMMARY: The Food Server provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to restaurant guests, restaurant staff and culinary production team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and makes welcome each guest seated in assigned station. Takes initial food and/or beverage order within five minutes of being seated.
• Maintain current and accurate information regarding menu (i.e. preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients and plate presentation).
• Suggests items to guests based on expressed guest preferences.
• Up-sells appetizers, beverages, desserts in accordance with restaurant service standards.
• Correctly enters food and beverage orders into the POS system to ensure accurate preparation of product.
• Delivers prepared food to the appropriate guest within two minutes of completed production of order.
• Returns to table within three minutes of order delivery to ascertain guest level of satisfaction.
• Resolves service issues according to the service recovery toolbox.
• Itemizes totals and presents check for payment to correct customers.
• Thanks customers, invites them back, wishes them luck and makes it easy for them to get back in play.
• Assists bus persons, as necessary, in bussing, cleaning and setting tables.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe work station.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Deep cleans restaurant equipment (tables, chairs, booths, soda and juice dispensers, coffee machines) as scheduled or required.
• Operates and maintains equipment as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Completes assigned side work as directed.
• Provides personalized service and uses guests' names and preferences.
• Recognizes Diamond and Platinum players and ensures they receive the appropriate service.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give directions to all casino areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food server experience in a high volume restaurant preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays needed.
• Must be able to maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and uphold company appearance/dress standards.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. (glass racks, coffee urns, bins of flatware, supplies to restock service stations).
• Must be able to lift trays with food (30 lbs.) above shoulder level.
• Must be able to push or pull 50 lbs. (tables and chairs as required to provide appropriate seating arrangements for customers).
• Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items (i.e. flatware, plates, cups, glasses), bend, stoop and twist while carrying restaurant stock to and from supply areas; able to reach across tables; able to stand and walk for up to four hours; able to use hand motions when cleaning and wiping counters and table tops.
• Able to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise and bright lights.
• Able to work at a fast pace in an often crowded/noisy environment.

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

The above is a minimal description of duties and responsibilities. Other work requirements may be necessary and assigned as the business needs evolve or change. Caesars New Orleans reserves the right to make changes to this job description whenever necessary.

Caesars New Orleans is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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