Buffet Waitstaff

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Tama, IA, USA
In-Office
1-10 Hourly
Entry level
Casino Gaming
The Role
Serves food and beverages while providing courteous customer service. Responsibilities include taking orders, processing cash and POS transactions, maintaining dining areas and supplies, transporting dishes, completing side work, documenting waste and transfers, monitoring alcohol service, and following safety, gaming, and company policies. Requires prolonged standing and physical activity, flexibility across shifts, professional communication, and the ability to obtain a gaming license.
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Shift Differential: For hours worked 4pm - 12 am ($.50/hour) or 12am - 8am ($1.00/hour)

Full-time opportunities available!  Full-time positions offer generous benefit package including Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision), PTO, Holiday Pay, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Weekly Pay, and much more!

Non-Safety Sensitive

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Job Summary

Take orders and serve food and beverages in the highest professional manner. 

Essential Job Duties 

  1. Provide the highest level of customer service through courteous and professional serving of food and beverages. Project enjoyment of job to customers (and coworkers) 
  2. Adhere to wait staff service standards. 
  3. Promote teamwork by assisting coworkers with efforts to: clear, wipe off tables, and reset dining room tables; clean and organize work stations; maintain dining room supplies at desired levels; keep dining room-related equipment and furnishings in good clean condition. 
  4. Comply with sales transaction processing and reporting procedures for cash, credit cards, comps, discounts, coupons, gift certificates and room charges. Process gaming point redemptions purchases on the POS system utilizing guest’s Club Meskwaki card in accordance with established procedures. Adhere to Food & Beverage Variance Policy. 
  5. Pick refuse up off dining room floor, sweep, and mop floors as directed. 
  6. Assume responsibility for complete food & beverage menu knowledge. Seek to provide customers with any/all requested information pertaining to the food being served. 
  7. Take dirty silverware, tubs of dishes, and glassware to the dish room. Bring back clean tubs for dishes and bucket of solution for silverware. 
  8. Replenishes supply of clean silverware, glassware and dishes. 
  9. Perform assigned prep/side work as directed. 
  10. Document product transfers and waste as directed. 
  11. Comply with company and department tip reporting policies and procedures. 
  12. Communicate and network effectively with staff, other departments, and outside representatives in order to maintain a productive and effective department operation. 
  13. Safeguard and account for the assets of the owners. 
  14. Comply with policies and procedures required by the department, the company, the Sac & Fox Gaming Commission, and the National Indian Gaming Commission. 
  15. Monitor the casino environment and follow established safety procedures to provide for the safety of guests and co-workers. 
  16. Work respectfully and effectively as part of the company team to ensure guest satisfaction, asset protection, and co-worker respect. 
  17. Report to work on time and as required in professional attire, display a high level of personal cleanliness and follow personal appearance standards. 
  18. Comply with all departmental safety regulations, using safety equipment as required. 
  19. Deter guest intoxication by monitoring number of alcoholic beverages served and visible signs of intoxication. Comply with the F& B Department Alcoholic Beverages Policies and Procedures. 

Supplemental Job Duties

  1. Assume responsibility for knowledge of all information in restaurant's Memo Book. 
  2. Strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of casual dining restaurant operations with all work efforts. 
  3. Attend all required meetings and training sessions. 
  4. Perform other job related duties as assigned. 
  5. Maintain confidentiality. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

May be exposed to loud and continual noise levels and a smoke filled environment. Substantial lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds will be required with occasional periods of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time. Requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, balancing, and pushing or pulling equipment. Some exposure to dining room related chemicals. Must wear tread safety shoes. Follow company and departmental appearance standard (i.e. wear approved uniform; no extreme hairstyles or jewelry; clean hands, fingernails and hair; No offensive or excessive tattoos visible to guests; no chewing gum or smoking cigarettes while working; no nail polish or overpowering colognes; etc. 

Minimum Job Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Work Experiences: Must be at least 18 years of age. Some previous wait staff experience preferred. Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance to the regulations established by the Sac & Fox Gaming Commission. 

Skills/Abilities: Must be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with other members of the staff and guests. Must be able to read and understand written policies, procedures, etc. Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow staff members. Must be reliable, courteous and friendly and be able to work directly with the general public. Must be flexible with shift and days off. Must be able to handle busy and stressful situations. Must be able to meet all non-supervisory training and education requirements. 

Preference: Members of the Meskwaki Nation and other Native American Tribes who are qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given preference in accordance to established procedures. 

Restrictions

This position is PROHIBITED from playing all casino games while on duty, except as authorized for employee tournaments. Otherwise, this position may play any casino game while off duty. Employees and members of the household are prohibited from entering company contests and giveaways established for our guests. 

Skills Required

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to obtain a gaming license under Sac & Fox Gaming Commission regulations
  • Effective written and verbal communication with staff and guests
  • Ability to read and understand written policies and procedures
  • Ability to work directly with the general public
  • Reliable, courteous, and friendly demeanor
  • Flexible availability for shifts and days off
  • Ability to handle busy and stressful situations
  • Ability to meet non-supervisory training and education requirements
  • Previous wait staff experience
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Must wear required uniform and tread safety shoes and meet appearance standards
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The Company
HQ: Tama, Iowa
239 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Welcome to Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, the largest full service casino in the Midwest. We offer more choices in gaming, dining rooms, and entertainment. Choose from over 1,350 of the newest and hottest reel and video slots in denominations from a penny to $100. The Table Games feature all the popular Vegas style games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Pai Gow and 3 Card poker. We have a wide range of table limits and our friendly Dealers and Supervisors will be happy to answer any questions you may have about a game. With over 400 deluxe rooms and suites, five restaurant venues, and an indoor pool, there is something for everyone, whether for a day or a mini vacation. We look forward to sharing the Meskwaki experience with you soon!

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