Job Description

About us

OLIVE TREE RESTAURANT is a small but growing business in Bedford . We are professional, agile and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

Food provided Flexible working hours On-the-job training

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Server to join our team at Olive Tree Turkish Restaurant. As a Server, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences for our guests. If you have a passion for hospitality, excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

- Greet and seat guests in a friendly and professional manner

- Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently

- Provide menu recommendations and answer any questions about the menu

- Serve food and beverages to guests promptly and accurately

- Ensure guest satisfaction by checking on their needs throughout their dining experience

- Upsell additional items or specials to increase sales

- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders

- Assist with food preparation as needed

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas

- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

- Handle guest complaints or concerns with professionalism and resolve issues promptly

- Process guest payments accurately using POS system

Requirements:

- Previous experience working in a restaurant or hospitality setting

- Knowledge of basic math skills for handling payments

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Excellent time management abilities to prioritize tasks effectively

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques is a plus

- Familiarity with culinary terms and ingredients is an advantage

- Strong understanding of food safety practices to ensure the well-being of customers

- Exceptional time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently during busy periods

- Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bedford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Customer Service: 1 year (preferred) Hospitality: 1 year (required) Waitressing: 1 year (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bedford MK40 1AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Hospitality: 1 year (required) Waitressing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person