Part Time Server

Theatre Server Job Description

Are you a fast-paced hospitality professional who thrives in a high-volume, high-energy environment? Joining the serving team at Chanhassen offers the unique and rewarding challenge of delivering exceptional guest care on a strict, performance-driven schedule. It is the perfect fit if you excel in team-oriented settings where timing is everything—from guiding guests through their menus to clearing courses seamlessly before the curtain rises. Bring your strong multi-tasking skills and collaborative work ethic to our team, and help create an unforgettable dinner theatre experience for every single guest!

Working at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres t means joining a supportive, team-oriented environment where your success is set up from the start. Servers enjoy preset tables that make shifts easier and more efficient, nightly tips that put money in your pocket right away, and consistent schedules that let you finish work before 11 PM—leaving time for life outside of work. With a large, collaborative team by your side, you’ll never feel like you’re on your own. It’s a place where you can thrive, earn, and enjoy balance all at once.

Summary 

The Theatre Server position is responsible to set up tables and rooms according to maps, greet and seat guest, provide excellent service in serving food, beverage and desserts to ensure a quality experience at our establishment, communicate with management and other service staff regarding guest satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

•    Arrive to shift punctually, in full uniform, and ready to work

•    Check maps, work list, and pre-show work duties

•    Set up dining area(s)

•    Attend pre-show team meeting

•    Help seat guests

•    Knowledge of menu and beverage items

•    Serve beverages, food & desserts according to proper procedure

•    Communicate any inquiries, special requests, complaints/compliments to Food & Beverage Manager on duty.

•    Respond to emergencies appropriately

•    Work as a team member and assist co-workers when needed

•    Complete all assigned closing task(s)

•    Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications /Requirements 

•    18+ years or older

•    Must be available to work at least three shifts per week, including two weekend shifts between Friday and Sunday; see the Schedule and Compensation section below.

•    Prior Hospitality Experience

•    Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

•    1 year of Serving Experience

•    Demonstrated bar/alcohol beverage background

Schedule and Compensation

•    Tuesday-Saturday 4:30PM-10:30PM, Sunday 3:30PM-9:30PM

•   Exceptions: Special events and Holidays

•    Mandatory days: New Years Eve and Valentines Day

•   $11.41+Tips

Physical 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to stand, or walk, reach/carry with hands and arms, able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and work on multiple levels including stairs. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Diversity Commitment:

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity and promotes equity. 

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our staff, artists, and patrons.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. All employees are responsible for following Chanhassen Dinner Theatres policies and procedures as defined by their manager or Employee Handbook.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.