THE SERVER

Service & Hospitality

• Service is the act of filling the needs, wants and
desires of the guest. Service is what servers provide to
meet the expectations of the guests when they come
to dine.
• Hospitality means creating a pleasant dining
experience for your guests with small gestures like
giving a friendly greeting, smiling-even when very
tired, remembering names, hanging up coats, pulling
out chairs, remembering a returning guest`s favorite
drink, knowing exactly what is ordered, and
anticipating what the guests need next.
Advantages of Being a Server

-Despite tired feet, unruly guests, and job

demands, there are many advantages to
holding as a server. These includes:

Monetary benefits
Flexible Hours
Contact with people
Minimal investment in wardrobe
Pleasant surroundings
Job satisfaction
Qualifications for the Job
 Reliable
 Cooperative
 Personable
 Healthy
 Clean & Neat
 Knowledgeable
 Persuasive
 Attentive
 Diplomatic
 Good managers
Personal Appearance on the Job
Your appearance as a server
on the job gives their
impression of you and,
consequently, a lasting
impression of the
restaurant. Because you are
one of the few members of
the restaurant staff a guest
sees, a guest may judge the
restaurant largely on your
appearance and service.
 The Uniform
A uniform is a garment that identifies the occupation of the
wearer.

SERVER IN UNIFORM: YOU ARE THE MAIN RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE THE GUEST
SEES SO BE SURE YOUR UNIFORM IS CLEAN AND NEAT. YOUR APPEARANCE CAN
HELP CREATE A GOOD IMPRESSION FOR THE ENTIRE OPERATION.
Hygiene & Grooming
Hygiene means the
process that promotes
personal cleanliness
and good health.
Grooming means the
process of making your
appearance neat and
attractive.
 Your role in the Restaurant
Organization
The goals of a restaurant
organization are to satisfy the
guests and make profit. To reach
your goals, employees should
work together in a united effort.
Employees are expected to
perform their job and to support
co-workers in a team approach.
 Teamwork with Co-workers &
Supervisors

Teamwork means cooperating

and working together with co-
workers and supervisor of the
dining room to serve the public.
Guidelines to help foster teamwork:

Arrive to work with a positive

attitude.

Avoid raising your voice to any

co-worker or the chef when
problem arise.

Give co-workers assistance

when they need help and you are
not busy.

Refrain from chatting or

gossiping with co-workers in the
dining room.

If you are ill, notify your

supervisor as soon as possible.
 OWNER

RESTAURANT MANAGER

ASST. RESTAURANT MANAGER

EXECUTIVE
BEVERAGE MANAGER DINING ROOM MANAGER CHEF

HOST OR MAITRE ASSISTANT

HEAD WINE D’HOTEL CHEF
BARTENDER STEWARD
HEAD SERVER SOUS CHEF

BARTENDERS SOMMELIERS
LINE COOKS
SERVERS BUSSERS
DRINK
RUNNERS
Dining room organization chart including a brief definition of service
jobs: The relationship of the personnel in traditional dining room is
shown in this chart.
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