Job description

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & Hotel, a Caesars Entertainment company, earned recognition by The Time-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate as one of the Top Workplaces for 2022 in the Greater New Orleans. As a destination property in the heart of the city, Harrah’s New Orleans is looking for fun, professional, and responsible Krewe Members who love delivering extraordinary services to our guests. If you enjoy working in a fun and fast-paced environment, we may have a career opportunity for you!

BENEFITS:

Harrah’s New Orleans is proud to offer our Krewe a professional, fun, and welcoming atmosphere. Our employees also enjoy exclusive benefits, such as:

• FREE Employee Parking
• Discounted Bus Passes
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Fun and Free Employee Events

Pay: $4.35 / hourly + Tips

Schedule: Must be available Friday, Saturday, Sunday + Holidays

Start Time: 3:30PM until Close

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food Server at The Steakhouse (inside Harrah's Casino) provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to restaurant guests, restaurant staff and culinary production team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greets and makes welcome each guest seated in assigned station. Takes initial food and/or beverage order within five minutes of being seated.
• Maintain current and accurate information regarding menu (i.e. preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients and plate presentation).
• Suggests items to guests based on expressed guest preferences.
• Up-sells appetizers, beverages, desserts in accordance with restaurant service standards.
• Correctly enters food and beverage orders into the POS system to ensure accurate preparation of product.
• Delivers prepared food to the appropriate guest within two minutes of completed production of order.
• Returns to table within three minutes of order delivery to ascertain guest level of satisfaction.
• Resolves service issues according to the service recovery toolbox.
• Itemizes totals and presents check for payment to correct customers.
• Thanks customers, invites them back, wishes them luck and makes it easy for them to get back in play.
• Assists bus persons, as necessary, in bussing, cleaning and setting tables.
• Wipes counter areas, sinks and floors as required to maintain a clean and safe work station.
• Maintains cleanliness of designated areas as directed in accordance with established health and safety standards.
• Deep cleans restaurant equipment (tables, chairs, booths, soda and juice dispensers, coffee machines) as scheduled or required.
• Operates and maintains equipment as required in accordance with established guidelines and safety procedures.
• Completes assigned side work as directed.
• Provides personalized service and uses guests’ names and preferences.
• Recognizes Diamond and Platinum players and ensures they receive the appropriate service.
• Knows and promotes current casino events and programs and can give directions to all casino areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food server experience in a high volume restaurant preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays needed.
• Must be able to maintain a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance and uphold company appearance/dress standards.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. (glass racks, coffee urns, bins of flatware, supplies to restock service stations).
• Must be able to lift trays with food (30 lbs.) above shoulder level.
• Must be able to push or pull 50 lbs. (tables and chairs as required to provide appropriate seating arrangements for customers).
• Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder, grip small items (i.e. flatware, plates, cups, glasses), bend, stoop and twist while carrying restaurant stock to and from supply areas; able to reach across tables; able to stand and walk for up to four hours; able to use hand motions when cleaning and wiping counters and table tops.
• Able to tolerate second-hand smoke, noise and bright lights.
• Able to work at a fast pace in an often crowded/noisy environment.

GAMING PERMIT: N/A

For more career opportunities, please visit Caesars Entertainment / Harrah's New Orleans career website at www.caesarsjobs.com (Search by location: New Orleans, LA)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $4.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years old or older? (Must be at least 21 years old to work at a casino restaurant.)
• Have you worked at Harrah's New Orleans in the past?

Experience:

• Fine Dining Serving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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