Hungry Hippo located 1 Courthouse street, cork city is a fast-paced American-style restaurant serving burgers, fries, and comfort food, and waiters are the **face** of the guest experience from greeting to payment. The role combines classic table service, upselling, and teamwork with the kitchen and bar to keep service smooth and friendly.Key duties – before serviceSet up your station: wipe and set tables, check chairs, menus, sauces, and cutlery are clean and stocked.Check POS stations (napkins, condiments, glassware) are ready and topped up.Key duties – during serviceWelcome and seat guests quickly with a friendly greeting, present menus, and offer first drinks.Take accurate orders (food, drinks, modifiers), repeat back key items, and input correctly into the POS.Run food and drinks promptly, check table satisfaction after first bites, and handle add-ons or issues professionally.Sales and guest experienceExplain signature items like the **super** triple smash burger and other specials to increase interest and sales.Suggest sides, desserts, and drinks (e.g., loaded fries, sharing platters, refills) to grow average spend without pressure.Maintain a positive, energetic attitude, keeping chat friendly but quick so tables turn efficiently.Closing and hygiene dutiesPresent and process bills accurately, handle cash/card payments, and thank guests with an invitation to return.Reset and clean tables quickly after each party; at the end of shift, help with FOH cleaning, restocking, and checklists.Follow all food safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards to keep Hungry Hippo clean, safe, and inspection-ready.Experience requirementMinimum 1 year previous experience as a waiter/waitress in a busy restaurant or café, ideally in casual or American-style dining.Comfortable using POS systems, handling payments, and managing multiple tables during peak hours.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: From €13.50 per hourExpected hours: 30 per weekBenefits:Employee discountWork Location: In person