Breakfast Server

Crowne Plaza Newark Airport; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Newark Airport is seeking a friendly Breakfast Server to take and deliver orders and ensure guests have a positive dining experience. You will be the face of our restaurant, delivering timely service with a smile.

Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and able to communicate in English, with basic cash handling skills and a strong sense of teamwork. High school diploma is a plus. Drug-free workplace and E-Verify participation are part of our policy.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• High school diploma is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
• Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order.
• Present menus, take orders, and serve food and beverages accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, specials, and ingredients.
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products.
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve any service issues promptly, professionally, and with a positive attitude.
• Process payments accurately using POS system.
• Side-work, restocking, and restaurant opening/closing duties.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

English communication

Experience in serving

Cash handling

Math skills

Patience

People skills

Trustworthy

Early morning shifts

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a competent Breakfast Server to take and deliver orders. You’ll be 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. You need to be quick on your feet (literally and metaphorically) and have a polite and friendly attitude.

We are a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities (This list is not all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.)

• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
• Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order.
• Present menus, take orders, and serve food and beverages accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, specials, and ingredients.
• Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products.
• Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve any service issues promptly, professionally, and with a positive attitude.
• Process payments accurately using POS system.
• Side-work, restocking, and restaurant opening/closing duties.

Requirements: Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Patience and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• High school diploma is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• Morning shifts (typically between 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
• Weekends and holidays required based on hotel occupancy.

Friendwell Managed Hotels function twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. As a part of the hospitality industry a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times. All employees are required to project a friendly, welcoming, and positive attitude.

Source: Hospitality Online