Foodcraft Server Assistant

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daily pay

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is hiring a dining room associate to ensure guests have an enjoyable dining experience with prompt, courteous service. The role requires maintaining a clean dining area and accurately presenting menu items.

Applicants should have a high school education, 3–6 months in food/beverage service, and the ability to handle peak dining times. Competitive benefits include health and retirement options, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Three to six months experience in a food/beverage services environment.
• Ability to clearly see guest checks and instructions; stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tables are cleaned and set in a timely manner and maintain cleanliness in restaurant and bussing station.
• Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendations.
• Respond to customer inquiries with timely, knowledgeable information to provide quality service.

Skills

High school education

Food/beverage experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians-driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience by providing prompt and courteous food and beverage services to restaurant customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

Ensure tables are cleaned and set in a timely manner to effectively serve our guests, maintaining table settings by removing finished courses, clearing ang organizing dirty dishes, glasses and silverware and maintaining a clean and sanitary bussing station. Complete all restocking and cleaning duties as instructed. Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers. Maintain cleanliness standards in restaurant, wait- station, and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements. Attend all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility. Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information to provide quality customer service. Present a clean and professional appearance at all times. Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always. Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school education or equivalent experience. Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment or establishmen Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Competitive Salary Daily Pay! Team Member Hotel Discount Program Uniforms Provided for most positions Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options Paid PTO 401k with employer match Food and Beverage Discounts Tuition Reimbursement If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you!

Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.