Bistro Server

Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages for full time and/or

Medical, Dental and Vision Health}

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Free Basic Life Insurance

TELUS Health access

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest is seeking a Bistro Server to deliver friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced hotel dining setting. You will set up service areas, take orders, handle payments, and communicate guests’ dietary needs to the kitchen while ensuring compliance with safety and brand standards.

Responsibilities include food and beverage preparation, bartending during peak periods, and supporting the team to maintain guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food and beverage experience or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Set up necessary supplies, food, and beverage at the beginning of the shift and maintain a stocked work area at all times.
• Take orders from customers, input orders, obtain payment and provide change.
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Prepare food, coffee and other beverages, including alcohol, when necessary.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food, when necessary.
• Perform other food and beverage functions such as bartending and bussing in the event of staff staffing shortages or peak periods.
• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank in accordance with established policies.
• Clean all equipment and areas, locking equipment doors, etc.
• Abide by state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous food and beverage experience or equivalent training

Job description

Opportunity: Bistro Server

Serve food and/or beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner and in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Banquet Server/Captain; Restaurant Supervisor – Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager

Your Focus

• Set up necessary supplies, food, and beverage at the beginning of the shift and maintain a stocked work area at all times.
• Take orders from customers, input orders, obtain payment and provide change.
• Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen.
• Prepare food, coffee and other beverages, including alcohol, when necessary.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food, when necessary.
• Perform other food and beverage functions such as bartending and bussing in the event of staff staffing shortages or peak periods.
• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank in accordance with established policies.
• Clean all equipment and areas, locking equipment doors, etc.
• Abide by state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background And Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food and beverage experience or equivalent training required.

HHM Hotels Benefits And Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

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