Restaurant Server Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Restaurant Server includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide excellent customer services
  • Greet customers and present menus 
  • Make suggestions based on their preferences
  • Take and serve food/drinks orders
  • Deliver checks and collect payments 
  • Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
  • Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines
  • Up-sell when appropriate
  • Arrange table settings
  • Keep tables clean and tidy at all times

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Restaurant Server duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Restaurant Server roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.