Fine-Dining Server — Opening in Austin

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Yacht Club, White Lodging's signature seafood restaurant at Hotel Trinity in downtown Austin, opens late 2026 and offers a refined dining experience with coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, and a premium hospitality environment.

We are seeking experienced restaurant servers to launch and operate The Yacht Club; prior food and beverage service is valued, and we provide training, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth within White Lodging's Austin hotels.

Qualifications

• Previous server, restaurant, or food and beverage customer service experience preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate
• An outgoing, social personality with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a hotel restaurant or dining environment
• Excellent communication and active listening skills — you read the table and respond to guest needs before they have to ask
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong team-player mindset — you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment
• Ability to handle high-volume service and perform consistently under pressure alongside a collaborative restaurant team
• Physical ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods; flexibility to work weekends and holidays as business needs require
• Food Handlers and TABC Certifications Required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food and beverage service to all guests — creating personal connections through friendly conversation, intuitive menu suggestions, and a warm, engaging dining atmosphere
• Complete all necessary setup, side work, and closing duties to ensure smooth restaurant and food and beverage operations every shift
• Maintain expert knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and garnishes — accurately and confidently answering guest questions about food and drink selections
• Ensure consistent guest satisfaction with food quality, beverage presentation, and overall dining experience from the first course to the final check
• Promote teamwork and contribute to a friendly, safe, and professional hotel restaurant work environment
• Accurately process all payment methods — cash, card, and digital — and complete end-of-shift paperwork and reconciliation
• Maintain a neat, professional personal appearance as a brand ambassador for the hotel and restaurant
• Anticipate guest needs and deliver exemplary hospitality that keeps guests coming back
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Shifts Available

Skills

Server experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

The Yacht Club, White Lodging's signature seafood restaurant at Hotel Trinity in downtown Austin, opens late 2026 and offers a refined dining experience with coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, and a premium hospitality environment.

We are seeking experienced restaurant servers to launch and operate The Yacht Club; prior food and beverage service is valued, and we provide training, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth within White Lodging's Austin hotels.