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Server
The server plays a vital role in the dining experience of customers, ensuring the service of dishes, drinks, and attending to the well-being of guests during their visit to the restaurant. This restaurant professional must demonstrate efficiency, courtesy, and a good understanding of the menu.
Missions: Server
Temporary servers are particularly valuable to establishments that need to quickly adjust their staff according to peaks in activity, special events, or short-term replacements, thus ensuring consistent quality service.
The server is responsible for welcoming customers, taking orders, serving dishes and beverages, and preparing bills. They must ensure that tables are properly set before customers arrive and cleaned after their departure. A good server is attentive to customers' needs, capable of answering their questions about the menu, and making recommendations. Managing complaints in a professional and efficient manner is also part of their responsibilities. This job requires an excellent memory, the ability to work under pressure, and a great sense of organization to manage multiple tables simultaneously.
Researched profile
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Good presentation and professional demeanor.
- Physical stamina to stand and move quickly for long hours.
Skills and training
No specific degree is required to start as a server, but a CAP Service in brasserie-café, a Bac Pro in Sales and Services in Catering, or a BTS in Hospitality and Restaurant Management can provide a solid foundation. Customer service skills, knowledge of food hygiene and safety rules, and the ability to manage stress are essential.
Servers can progress to positions such as head waiter, maître d'hôtel, or even restaurant manager. These positions offer opportunities to supervise staff, manage daily operations, and participate in the business strategy of the establishment. Ongoing training and acquired experience can facilitate this progression.
Temporary work as a server allows one to experience a variety of restaurant environments, gain valuable experience, and develop a set of transferable skills. This flexibility is ideal for those looking to explore different aspects of the restaurant industry or to find a balance between their professional life and personal commitments. Temp work can also provide an entryway to permanent jobs in prestigious establishments
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