Waiter/Waitress

Whilst reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the Waiter is responsible to provide professional service to our guests dining at Mykonos by Yiamas. The Waiter/ Waitress will deliver friendly and excellent customer service to our patrons and create a welcoming atmosphere. Looking approachable and professional is of utmost importance. He/she is to be part of the waiting team by performing any waiter duties.

Duties

• Serve food and beverage during the day-to-day restaurant operations
• Set up tables by preparing linens, silverware and glasses
• Give great customer service, being friendly and confident when interacting with both colleagues and guests
• Warmly greet and serve customers
• Present menus to guests and make recommendations
• Have in-depth knowledge of menu and be able to provide detailed explanation of the content of the food being served
• Clean and organise tables and dining areas after guests have finished their meals
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setting up and dismantling the dining area, and restocking supplies as required
• Adhere to the internal standard operating procedures to be followed by all front of house personnel
• Comply with all employer guidelines and legal requirements for health and safety, hygiene, fire safety, licensing and employment
• Perform assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with work requirements

Work Schedule

• 40 hours a week split as required by restaurant hours
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays as required

Experience

• Minimum experience of 1 year in the food catering industry as a waiter will be considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Able to proficiently communicate in English, additional languages are welcome especially Greek
• Knowledge of Greek cuisine and culture is a plus
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and organised
• Excellent talent to interact with people in a positive and courteous manner