Food and Beverage - Server

Hornblower Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Server to deliver exceptional hospitality aboard our vessels in the United States. The role requires friendly guest interaction, accurate order taking, and adherence to RESPECT service standards.

You will greet guests, serve meals and beverages, manage the POS, maintain station cleanliness, and assist with seating. Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays; prior experience in high-volume dining is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in high volume restaurant.
• Must be able to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and down stairs.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suites.
• Availability for nights, weekends and all major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and serve food and beverages in a timely fashion.
• Accurately take orders and enter them into the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations.
• Participate in the celebration and entertainment experience of the guest.
• Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed; this requires movement of dining cabin furniture.
• Accurately collect payment from guests for on-board purchases.
• Provide information to guests including menu descriptions, order of service, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest.
• Be prepared to begin work at the scheduled time.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Assist with the warm and efficient greeting and seating of guests when they arrive.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful Server is technically competent in serving food and beverages, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our service systems, RESPECT.


• Greet guests and serve food and beverages in a timely fashion.


• Accurately take orders and enter them into the point-of-sale system.


• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations.


• Participate in the celebration and entertainment experience of the guest.


• Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed; this requires movement of dining cabin furniture.


• Accurately collect payment from guests for on-board purchases.


• Provide information to guests including menu descriptions, order of service, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest.


• Be prepared to begin work at the scheduled time.


• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.


• Assist with the warm and efficient greeting and seating of guests when they arrive.


• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• One (1) year experience in high volume restaurant preferred.


• Will work for extended periods without sitting.


• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and down stairs.


• Must meet minimum state age requirements.


• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.


• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.


• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.


• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.


• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.


• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.


• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.


• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.