Bistro Attendant

Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Grandview; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

401K

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

RAM Hotels in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Bistro Server to deliver polished guest experiences in a fast-paced dining environment. You will greet guests, present menus, take orders, and coordinate with the kitchen while upholding brand standards.

The role emphasizes outstanding customer service, the ability to work evenings and weekends, stand for long periods, and operate the POS system. Prior hospitality experience is preferred, and safety guidelines must be followed to ensure a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• Preferably 6 months experience in Food and Beverage service.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly, attentive service; anticipate guests' needs and answer questions about their visit.
• Operate the POS system; prepare food and beverages; follow brand standards.
• Keep a clean, safe workspace and comply with safety guidelines; assist with guest inquiries.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs

Weekend availability

Basic drink recipes

Bar equipment knowledge

High pace environment

Stable work history

Job description

Who Are We?

RAM Hotels – a dynamic, thriving, innovative hotel management company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. Over the last few years, we have quietly and steadfastly taken our place as a leader in the hospitality industry of corporate America;while serving some of the most well-known midscale hotel brands in key markets throughout the Alabama and Georgia region. We strive to meet our guests demands while continuously changing the perception of the hospitality industry. When you join RAM Hotels, you do more than simply switch companies to advance your career,you become part of the RAM Hotels family!

POSITION: Bistro Server

JOB SUMMARY

Are you friendly and enjoy “rolling out the red carpet” to guests? Do you enjoy creating stellar guest experiences? Are you a team player that is energetic, friendly, and professional? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to deliver excellent customer service? The server provides excellent customer service, while preparing food and drinks to our guests, while maintaining brand standards. This role maintains a clean and safe work environment, while adhering to food safety guidelines. The server property operates the point of sales system and acts as concierge for guests looking for details on the local area, such as night life, entertainment, etc. If you enjoy anticipating the needs of guests to create that stellar guest experience – this job is for you!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and attentive service to guests; anticipate guests needs and answer questions that the guests may have pertaining to their visit with us; respond promptly; be familiar with property location, property amenities, as well as local attractions and activities to answer guests’ inquiries; resolve guests’ complaints to ensure guests satisfaction

• Complete all required brand specific training as directed by Restaurant Manager; complete all required health and safety training; adhere to all property specific brand standards; knowledge of fire alarm and evacuation procedures

• Operate the point of sale system, prepare food and beverage while complying with brand standards, serve guests in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Always maintain a clean and well stocked workspace.

• Perform other tasks as necessary or required to meet or exceed guest satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Preferably 6 months experience in Food and Beverage service

• Excellent customer service skills

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry (preferred)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have excellent customer service skills and a stable work history
• Must be able to work entire shift on feet at a quick pace
• Must be flexible to work any shift as needed to include weekends
• Knowledge of basic drink recipes
• Knowledge of bar equipment
• Knowledge of safety rules for kitchen equipment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a high pace and hot environment
• Stand and walk for long periods of time

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to express compassion while remaining composed; ability to remain calm and focused while working under pressure

• Promote the property by demonstrating a “top-notch” attitude toward our guests which includes anticipating the guests needs – be proactive

• Ensure that you are always a positive representation of the property; embrace and respect diversity and multi-cultural environments

BENEFITS

RAM Hotels hires the best people, we work extremely hard to provide benefits that make work-life balance that much more enjoyable. As a leader in the hospitality industry, we promote advancement opportunities, we offer our eligible employees comprehensive health benefit packages for you and your family, vacation time, quarterly bonuses, 401K, and other additional perks being an employee of RAM Hotels.

RAM Hotels is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.