Restaurant Servers at Thomas E Strauss Inc

Servers, Bartenders and Host

Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!

Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.

Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Miller’s Smorgasbord or Smokehouse BBQ & Brews/Plain & Fancy Restaurant as a server, banquet server or bartender. Servers and bartenders must be at least 18 years of age. Banquet servers must be at least 16 years of age. All positions are tipped positions.

What we expect from our employees:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.
• A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.
• Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to our employees:

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefit package and employee perks.
• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.
• Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!

Our Mission: Make people feel valued.

Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!

Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, Miller’s Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.

Apply online at tesincpa.com.

Server

The server is responsible for the warm friendly table service and dining experience of the guest.  Presents dining options, serves the guests, and provides area information in a friendly, professional, and quick manner. We currently have part-time openings for servers for any shift working during the day, evenings, and weekends at either Smokehouse BBQ & Brews or Miller’s Smorgasbord.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be 18 years of age
• Perform opening and closing procedures per company guidelines
• Present dining options and makes recommendations based on guest interaction
• Take orders (food, beverage, and alcohol)
• Maintain complete knowledge of the restaurant's food and beverage preparation
• Clearing and resetting tables
• Checking identification of guests to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages; refusing to serve beverages in a polite manner to guests who are not of legal age
• Observing guests' behavior once they have consumed alcoholic beverage, counting number of drinks served, and offering a taxi if you feel they should not drive; asking a manager for help with disorderly guests if needed
• Provide timely, friendly table service throughout the meal
• Create, present and settle guest checks via point of sale system
• Wrap silverware units
• Interact with guests from start to finish and provide relevant restaurant and area information to ensure positive dining experience
• Communicate and work as team with other servers, busser, and host to bus and set tables and plan reservations
• Maintain neat, clean and safe server station work area and dining room seating area
• Maintain verbal communication with team members and management
• Other duties as directed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• RAMP and ServSafe certification 
• Basic computer and math skills
• Display positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
• Teamwork oriented
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of workplace safety and emergency procedures
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Time management
• High degree of quality in all work produced

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Banquet Server

The Banquet Server works with the FOH team to provide great guest experiences for our group dining and banquet meals. We currently have part-time openings for servers for any shift working during the day, evenings, and weekends. Potential earnings for this position is $19 to $29 per hour based on projected employee earnings but not guaranteed. The Banquet Server sets up assigned tables, retrieves and serves food and beverage orders to guest tables according to group requirements, courteously and efficiently for Plain & Fancy Restaurant. This is a tipped position with cash tips paid out at end of shift.

Banquet Server Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve guests with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner
• Provide timely, friendly table service throughout the meal
• Maintain knowledge of food and beverage preparation and ingredients
• Set dining areas to preset standards
• Communicate with kitchen staff to keep them informed of timing and meal progression
• Maintain neat, clean and safe server station work area, and dining room seating area
• Use job aids and training materials to execute consistent steps of service
• Display knowledge of best practices for safe alcohol service
• Perform other duties as directed

Banquet Server Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• State alcohol server license and food handler’s preferred
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to make change
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Time management

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Bartender

The bartender must be friendly, outgoing, and possess good communication skills to ensure guests' enjoyment. You should be organized, able to think and act quickly and effectively while retaining self-composure. Be guest sensitive and possess a sense of timing. Take pride in personal appearance and show dedication to your job. Display integrity and honesty in all aspects of your employment. This position could be part-time or full-time with weekend, evening and holiday hours for both a service bar and full-service bar. This position prepares the drink orders for the servers and delivers them to the tables or provides service directly to guests’ at the full-service bar.

Bartender’s Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Making guests feel appreciated through your actions
• Working as a team with all coworkers in order to maintain an effective atmosphere and an efficient food and beverage service
• Keep all area cleaned and stocked to the company's standards at all times
• Follows standard receipts for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Garnish's beverages to standard before serving
• Delivers beverages to correct tables in a timely and friendly manner
• Provide service to full-service bar
• Washing and sterilization of stemware
• Responsibly serve alcohol and remain aware of guests' state of intoxication
• Communication with serving staff
• Other duties as assigned

Bartender’s Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Be of legal age to serve alcohol (18 years or older)
• Weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, and be familiar with standard drink recipes
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Knowledge of company’s food and beverage specifications
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

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See full job descriptions on tesincpa.com for full Physical Demands and Work Environment for each position.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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