Breakfast Server

Crowne Plaza Hotel; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Hotel in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Breakfast Server to take and deliver orders and ensure a warm guest experience. You will greet guests, present menus, and serve food and beverages while maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

Responsibilities include cash handling, collaborating with kitchen staff, and resolving guest requests with a courteous attitude. Prior serving experience and English proficiency are required, with high school diploma a plus.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work early morning shifts.
• Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience.
• Able to communicate and understand English.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Patient and customer-oriented approach.
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude.
• High school diploma is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
• Prepare restaurant tables with 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

Reliable

Punctual

English proficiency

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma (a plus)

Tools

POS system

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