Overview:
We’re looking for enthusiastic, ambitious, guest-oriented individuals to join the service team at Hops & Hens. A Dining Room Attendant plays a pivotal role in the service of a restaurant by providing our guests with great interactions and high-quality customer service, while also maintaining high levels of organization. By developing associate's multiple skill sets, the Dining Room Attendant position provides the foundations on which you can build a successful Food & Beverage career. If you are an individual who wants to learn about and grow within the Omni Dallas Hotel’s top-ranked Food & Beverage program, our Dining Room Attendant position may be the perfect place to start!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain full knowledge of service times and menu offerings.
- Understand and be familiar with the complete floor plan, including table and seat numbers.
- Verify that all items on the order ticket match the food prepared on both the hot and cold lines.
- Deliver food accurately to the correct table and seat based on ticket, floor plan, and seat number details.
- Upon delivering food, always inquire if guests require anything further, and promptly communicate any requests to the server or manager.
- Assist with the setup of the expo line according to side work requirements.
- Report any difficulties with food delivery to the supervisor immediately.
- Handle all items with care to minimize breakage.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
- Set up and break down the breakfast buffet within the designated timeframes.
- Maintain and replenish buffet items throughout service, ensuring they remain full, clean, and presentable.
- Secure all buffet tools and vehicles (e.g., platters, butter dishes, bread knives) as directed by management or outlined in side work guidelines.
- Place and receive warehouse orders daily; ensure proper par levels are maintained.
- Monitor all product expiration dates and follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for storage.
- Be prepared for exposure to extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions, particularly in exterior hotel areas.
- Safely handle food and beverages, as well as hazardous cleaning chemicals used in the Food & Beverage department.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Food Runner or Dining Room Assistant (DRA).
- Proven experience in selling and presenting wine to guests.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Must consistently maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and high-level performance.
- Valid Food Handler and TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) certifications required upon hire.
- Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods, or for the entirety of a work shift, in both indoor and outdoor environments.