TEMP - Server

Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Responsible for performing a variety of restaurant duties, including but not limited to food and beverage orders, short order cooking, and working with a point of sale system. Also responsible for ensuring the restaurant area is clean, sanitary and well maintained.

Target Hiring Range: $8.57/hr - $10.28/hr + tips

• Greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner. Assist guests while seating.

• Review order dockets ensuring accurate and timely preparations for order requirements. Ensure all food delivered to guests is prepared satisfactorily and delivered promptly.

• Mix and serve alcohol, as needed.

• Bus dirty dishes and glasses, and sanitizing tables after customers finish meals.

• Record transactions and orders in Point of Sales (POS) systems at the time of order. Perform shift closing on the POS terminal and reconcile cash and credit card settlements.

• Ensure all restaurant areas are cleaned before closing, clean kitchen, wash dishes, vacuum floor, empty all trash and make sure all tables are clean, and condiments are restocked.

• Ensure that all tables are immediately cleaned and sanitized, bar and snack area is fully stocked at all times and all condiments are full and readily available for guests.

• Available to work all shifts including opening and closing restaurant, as required.

• Conduct daily alcohol and weekly food inventories with Restaurant Manager. Assist with ordering/re-ordering of food, beverages and supplies.

• Evaluate beverage carts to ensure inventories are accurate.

• Occasionally will be required to operate a Beverage Cart on the Golf Course.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) No experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in Food and Beverage or a similar role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of bar and liquor related laws, services and policies

• Basic knowledge of golf tournament and league operations to include a variety of format

• Basic knowledge of materials, care and use of restaurant tools and equipment used in food preparation, cooking and serving, and food and equipment safety

• Basic knowledge of restaurant inventory systems including alcohol

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, proportion, production and presentation

• Skill in communicating effectively with customers, vendors and employees by oral and written means

• Ability to address and resolve concerns/issues raised by golf patrons and restaurant customers in a timely manner

• Ability to operate a variety of restaurant and food preparation equipment including but not limited to flat grill, char broiler, stove, oven, deep fryer, dishwasher, fountain dispenser, steam table and refrigeration equipment

• Ability to set up, decorate, tear down or adapt restaurant area to accommodate groups or tournaments when necessary

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license Food Handler permit required or the ability to obtain within two weeks of employment

• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Server Certificate required or the ability to obtain within two weeks of employment

The incumbent works in a restaurant environment with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards including exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.Occasional work and other physical labor such as standing, walking, bending/stooping, kneeling and squatting.Must be able to lift/carry/move, at times, 25-50 pounds.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.