Food and Beverage - Server Assistant

Hornblower Corp; California (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks a Server Assistant aboard our vessel to support servers with prompt delivery and removal of food and beverage items, while remaining hospitable and safe.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, clearing dishes, setting up dining areas, offering menu descriptions and information about cruise routes, and collaborating with the crew to ensure smooth operations. The role requires a high school diploma and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Will work for extended periods of time without sitting.
• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items.
• 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 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 holiday.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests
• Clean up used and unneeded dishes and glassware from guests’ tables to galley.
• Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to the galley for cleaning.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations.
• Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed.
• Provide information to guests including menu descriptions, order of service, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest.
• 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

Able to multitask

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful Server Assistant aids servers in the prompt delivery and removal of food and beverage items, 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
• Clean up used and unneeded dishes and glassware from guests’ tables to galley.
• Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to the galley for cleaning.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations.
• Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed.
• Provide information to guests including menu descriptions, order of service, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest.
• 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.
• Must meet minimum state age requirements.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Will work for extended periods of time without sitting.
• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items.
• 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 holiday.