Dining Room Server

The Vanderbilt; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection in Newport, RI, seeks a motivated Server to join our luxury dining team. You will guest-relate, take orders, upsell menu items, and ensure flawless dining experiences for business guests and locals alike.

Responsibilities include delivering beverages and meals, inputting orders in the POS, handling billing, and maintaining a pristine, safe service environment. Experience in luxury hospitality preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the foodservice/hospitality industry.
• Good knowledge of food and wine. Experience at a luxury hospitality property preferred.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Take orders, relay to kitchen staff, and deliver items to tables efficiently.
• Engage with guests to ensure satisfaction with beverages and meals.
• Suggest upsell options while maintaining guest experience.
• Accurately input orders into the POS system and manage billing.
• Maintain clean and organized dining areas and service stations.
• Follow food safety procedures and restaurant standards at all times.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food & wine knowledge

Alcohol service eligibility

Professional appearance

Flexible schedule

Certifications awareness

Job description

Company Description

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection is a former mansion-turned-storied 33-room luxury resort located in downtown Newport. Originally built in 1908 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city’s social hub and a vibrant, historic gem waiting to be explored. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, Mezzanine and Parlor Room. Dining options include The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, which features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics, The Living Room, offering light bites and bar favorites, and The Conservatory, where guests can dine indoors as well as outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Guests can also enjoy evening drinks at the popular rooftop bar, The Roof Deck, which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor. The Vanderbilt presents a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a variety of local experiences, such as sailing journeys on the Newport coast, private culinary classes, and more.

For more information: auberge.com/vanderbilt/

Follow The Vanderbilt on Facebook and Instagram @VanderbiltAuberge

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding journey with our team as a Server, where your role is pivotal in crafting extraordinary dining experiences. As a part of our team, you'll be at the heart of catering to the business, our esteemed guests, and sustaining harmony amongst the team.

• Facilitate the guest dining experience by taking orders, anticipating needs, and delivering all items efficiently.
• Relate with guests to ensure satisfaction with beverages and meals, maintaining a consistently heartfelt and high-quality service.
• Comply with Auberge Resorts Collection standards and make thoughtful suggestions for upselling unique menu items.
• Accurately and quickly take and place orders, input them into the POS system, and handle billing.
• Operate, maintain, and clean restaurant equipment and fittings.
• Ensure the restaurant/outlets are tidy, organized, and follow safe food handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the foodservice/hospitality industry.
• Good knowledge of food and wine. Experience at a luxury hospitality property preferred.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

Vanderbilt Hotel LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Vanderbilt Hotel LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vanderbilt Hotel LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.