Dawson's Server | Part Time

hyatt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hyatt in Sacramento is seeking skilled restaurant servers for an hourly role at Dawson's Steakhouse, featuring farm-to-fork cuisine and a fine-dining atmosphere. You will escort guests, present menus, and recommend wine, cocktails, and dishes with polished hospitality.

Candidates should have 3+ years of serving in fine dining, strong verbal skills, stamina for long shifts, and flexibility for PM shifts, holidays, and weekends to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of serving experience in a fine-dining setting.
• Excellent verbal communication and guest interaction.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and stand for long periods.
• Flexibility to work PM shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Proficiency with wine, spirits and cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Submit guest menu selections and present food and beverage options.
• Provide recommendations from our curated cuisine and drink list.
• Engage guests with casual conversation to enhance the dining experience.
• Maintain sanitation and assist with general restaurant prep.

Skills

Verbal communication

Hospitality skills

Fine-dining service

Stamina

Flexible schedule

Wine knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Serving experience

Job description

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Ideally situated across from the stunning and lush 40-acre California Capitol State Park - and surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and nightlife - our recently redesigned downtown Sacramento, California hotel places you in a serene urban oasis within walking distance of Capitol Mall, Crocker Art Museum, Old Sacramento Waterfront and more. Enjoy the expansive resort-style pool deck, savor an exquisite dinner beside an outdoor fireplace, or take in the city skyline views from your guest room.

Established in 1988 and located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Dawson's Steakhouse has been a local favorite for over a quarter of a century and is considered one of the best restaurants in Sacramento. Dawson's serves farm-to-fork cuisine sourced locally and seasonally to reflect the richness of the Sacramento Valley. From fresh seafood to California beef, Dawson's Steakhouse offers a contemporary twist of steakhouse classics and some bold originals. Enjoy fresh, local food, craft cocktails, and exceptional service for an unforgettable dining experience at our landmark, AAA Four Diamond Sacramento restaurant.

Restaurant servers are responsible for submitting guest menu selections and presenting these food and beverage preferences. The right person will gain menu knowledge and give recommendations from our compilation of cuisine and drink offerings. A Hyatt restaurant server will engage in casual conversation and create the restaurant experience by their style and service attributes. Other duties include general restaurant preparation and maintaining a sanitary environment. If you have experience as a server in a restaurant, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an hourly position with a compensation of $17.50 per hour.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule for PM shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Strong hospitality skills and working knowledge of fine dining steps of service
• Proficiency with wine, spirits and cocktails
• Must have at least 3 years of Serving experience in a fine-dining setting or equivalent.

Hyatt is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.