Spring River Buffet Server

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Greets guests at assigned tables and ensures each guest needs are met
• Returns to each assigned table periodically to ascertain whether additional items are desired
• As guests have completed each course, clear empty plates
• Serves food and beverages to guests where appropriate
• Ushers guests to their tables
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical manner
• Refills, water, coffee, and other drinks upon request of guests
• Provides exceptional customer service to all patrons and communicates in a pleasant, friendly, and professional manner at all times. Maintains a professional work environment with supervisors and staff.
• Meets the attendance guidelines of the job and adheres to regulatory, departmental and company policies.
• Attends all necessary training meetings.
• Assist in other projects, as directed.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed. Hours are determined by 24-hour schedule.
• Outstanding example of and a credit to Downstream Casino Resort

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older upon employment.
• Able to carry and balance service tray
• Legible handwriting
• Prior food server experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of menu prices and composition of food and beverage menu items, daily specials and proper placing procedures
• Team player
• Must present a well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must be able to be approved for and maintain a valid gaming license.
• Applicants must be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Employment is contingent upon a favorable outcome of a background investigation and drug screening

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Respond to visual and oral cues
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
• Must be able to maneuver from restaurant to kitchen area and back to restaurant bringing customers their food and beverage orders during the entire shift
• Able to lift trays with food above shoulder level
• Able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke
• Must have the physical ability to work with extreme weather as well as the ability to lift 80 lbs, to squat, stand or bend repeatedly.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, high noise levels, bright lights and dust.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
• Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

The Downstream Casino Resort Adheres to all applicable Resolutions of the Quapaw Nation. Native American Preference policy does apply.