AM Food Server (Full Time) - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Job summary

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is seeking an AM Server to join our team, delivering warm hospitality in a bustling downtown property connected to the Skywalk and events center. You will create memorable guest experiences by providing attentive food and beverage service.

This role requires mornings, weekend/holiday availability, and the ability to learn the menu, operate the POS, and maintain a clean station while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
• Acting with Integrity and doing the right thing.
• Leadership and teamwork drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with an upbeat, friendly attitude and anticipate ways to make dining experiences special.
• Master details of menu items, promotions, and specials to answer guest questions confidently.
• Take food and beverage orders, input them into the POS system, and deliver orders promptly with care.
• Keep the food service station stocked, clean, and organized.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations.

Job description

Job Description

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is looking for their next AM Server! Join our team at a hotel connected directly to the Des Moines Skywalk system and the Iowa Events Center, less than a mile from the Historic East Village and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater, with a free shuttle covering the six-mile ride to the airport for easy commuting - all at a property featuring an indoor pool and al fresco courtyard with fireplace seating, right in the heart of downtown Des Moines.

Shift Pattern

Mornings starting at 5AM. Open availability required, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Food Server, you're not just providing food and drink service – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their meal experience special
• Master the menu: Learn the details of all menu items, promotions, and specials so you can help guests and answer their questions with confidence
• Serve with efficiency and care: Take food and beverage orders, enter them into the point-of-sale system, and deliver completed orders promptly – attention to detail is key!
• Manage the food service station: Make sure the food service station is always fully stocked, clean, and organized
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member. A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture: At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.