AM Server

BENCHMARK; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, seeks a Morning Restaurant Server to deliver exceptional guest experiences in our Cincinnati dining room.

You will greet guests, describe menu items, take accurate orders, and collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of food service experience.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails and spirits.
• Excellent communication skills and guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for service ahead.
• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the restaurant.
• Guide guests on their culinary journey through descriptive selling of the menu.
• Be accurate in order taking and confirm special requests.
• Be the master of the menu and know details to enhance conversation.
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Assist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy.
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation.

Skills

Engaging personality

Descriptive selling

Food service experience

Wine & cocktails knowledge

Stays composed under pressure

Excellent communication

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:Are you a born performer? Are you an “Expert” in your craft? Do you want to redefine hospitality in Cincinnati and beyond and be a part of a hotel that is exactly like nothing else? If so, then The Lytle Park Hotel could be just the place for you! Join us as we embark upon our journey to redefine hospitality and bring back the classics. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection can mean for you!What you will have an opportunity to do:We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Morning Restaurant Server to join our team! Servers are the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. This individual will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!Your role:Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for the service aheadGreet guests as they arrive or move about the restaurantGuide guests on their culinary journey through descriptive selling of the menuBe accurate in your order taking, confirming all special requestsBe the master of the menu, understanding the details to enhance the conversationWork collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staffAssist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happyFinalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation#IND100 #ZR80What are we looking for?Someone with an engaging and welcoming personalitySomeone who is descriptive and can saleSomeone with 2-4 years of food service experienceSomeone with knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spiritsSomeone who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentSomeone with a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guestsSomeone with excellent communication skillsCompensation:$8.00 plus tips-$8.00 plus tipsPyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.