Breakfast Server - Spartanburg Marriott

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA & Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off

Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave

Growth & Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Free meal

Job summary

Spartanburg Marriott is seeking enthusiastic servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences under the Marriott standards. You will greet guests, take orders, and ensure a gracious, professional service that reflects our commitment to quality.

You should have hospitality experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to operate POS systems and knowledge of wine pairings. This on-site role includes team collaboration and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher.
• Experience in hospitality, preferably as a server.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use technology, e.g., tablets, iPads, computers, and POS system.
• Beverage knowledge, including wine and liquor.
• Ability to work on a team with Front of House staff.
• Proven experience describing dishes and beverages to guests.
• Ability to handle station and work in a clean, organized, efficient manner.
• Sense of ownership in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests in an efficient and courteous manner following proper steps of service.
• Set up tables with items needed for service.
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items and ingredients.
• Bus tables quickly and quietly and ensure thorough cleaning.
• Upsell menu items and pair wine with meals.
• Ensure tables are properly set up during meal periods.
• Participate in daily cleaning of dining room and service stations.
• Attend monthly department meetings and daily standups.
• Follow cash handling procedures and explain shortages/overages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Beverage knowledge

Menu & wine knowledge

Technology usage (POS)

Dishes/beverages description

Ownership of duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Tablet/iPad usage

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so. Servers will be responsible for the dining experience to include greeting the guests, serving the guest in a gracious and professional manner that represents the highest of standards to ensure exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with the Marriott standards under the franchise of Mainsail.

What you have

• High school diploma, equivalent, or higher
• Previous experience in hospitality, preferably as a server
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use technology, e.g., tablets, iPads, computers, and POS system
• Beverage knowledge, including wine and liquor
• Ability to work on a team with members of the Front of House staff
• Proven experience in describing dishes and beverages to guests
• Ability to handle station, and work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner
• A sense of ownership in everything that you do

What you’ll do

• Serve guest in an efficient and courteous manner following the proper steps of service
• Set up tables with items needed for service (i.e. flatware, drinkware, condiments, linens, etc.)
• Maintain knowledge of current menu items, including ingredients, preparation, accompaniments, and sauces
• Bus tables quickly and quietly, ensuring table is thoroughly cleaned
• Upsell menu items to guests, as well as pairing wine with the meal
• Ensure guest tables are properly set up during meal period, making sure appropriate flatware and drinkware is placed
• Participate in daily cleaning of dining room and service stations
• Attend monthly department meetings and daily standups
• Follow cash handling procedures, and be able to explain shortages and overages
• Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

#SpartanburgMarriott

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail's newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)