How to hire Food Servers

This article will guide you through everything you need to know about hiring Food Servers. There are several other titles for Food Servers, including: Waitstaff, Waiter/Waitress, Food Runner, Busser, Host/Hostess.

The key responsibilities of Food Servers

Food servers are responsible for taking orders from customers and delivering food to them. They must be able to accurately remember orders and communicate them to the kitchen staff. Food servers must also be aware of special dietary needs and allergies and be able to make recommendations to customers. In addition, they are responsible for keeping their work area clean and organized and for checking on customers to ensure they are satisfied with their meals.

Essential tasks of Food Servers

These are some essential tasks that Food Servers often tackle in their day-to-day work:

• Taking orders accurately
• Delivering food promptly
• Checking back with customers after they receive their food
• Ensuring customers are satisfied with their meal
• Clearing tables and resetting them for the next customer

Expert advice on hiring Food Servers

These signals will help you decide whether a candidate is suitable for the job:

• Friendly and positive to customers
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to multitask
• Awareness of food safety
• Physical stamina

Interview questions for Food Servers

These questions will help you find the right candidate for this position:

1. What is the most important thing to remember when serving guests?
2. How do you deal with difficult or unhappy guests?
3. What are some common mistakes servers make?
4. What would you do if you ran out of a menu item a guest ordered?
5. What is your experience with taking guest orders?

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