Fine Dining Restaurant Server

Landry's; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 2,300 - 3,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plans

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Advancement opportunities

Dining/employee discounts

Diversity valued

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel, a Forbes Five-Star property in Texas, seeks a Fine Dining Restaurant Server. You will greet guests, explain the menu, and coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely, high-quality service.

A polished demeanor, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Experience in luxury settings is preferred, with flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced luxury dining environment.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication with guests.
• Knowledge of food & beverage menus, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Basic math skills for handling payments and calculating tips.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and present the dining experience.
• Take drink orders and follow policy regarding beverage service and tipping rules.
• Explain menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to guests.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
• Serve courses promptly with attention to presentation and timing for the table.
• Check on guests during meals and address requests or concerns.
• Handle guest complaints professionally and report to management as needed.
• Collaborate with servers, hosts, and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Adhere to all federal and state laws, including FLSA tip regulations.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Menu knowledge

Payment handling

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Fine Dining Restaurant Server to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. A server’s primary responsibility is to ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests. A friendly and professional demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will contribute to the overall success of the establishment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and welcome them in a friendly manner


• Take drink orders and follow policy regarding service of alcohol


• Know the menu and be able to explain menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to guests


• Coordinate with the kitchen staff to ensure all orders are prepared and delivered on time and together


• Serve food and beverages promptly and efficiently, ensuring accuracy and good presentation, and timed so the entire table is served within a reasonable time frame


• Check on guests during their meals to ensure satisfaction and address requests/concerns


• Handle guest complaints or concerns professionally and bring issues to management


• Collaborate with fellow servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service


• Responsibilities include complying with all federal and state laws, including the FLSA tip regulations regarding tip reporting, sharing, and minimum wage requirements

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity.


• One year of restaurant server or customer service is preferred. Previous Luxury or Forbes experience preferred.


• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.


• Knowledge of food and beverage menus, including dietary restrictions and allergies. Excellent communication skills.


• Basic math skills for handling payments and calculating tips.


• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.


• Physical demands: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of standing.

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs


• Paid Time Off


• 401K


• Opportunities for advancement


• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued


• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels


• Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $2.13 - USD $2.13 /Hr.