Lead In-Room Dining Server | Full-Time

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

Free employee meals

Paid time off

Well-being & education assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Hyatt Austin Thompson is seeking an In-Room Dining Lead to uphold exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel setting. You will lead a team, assist with training, and ensure accurate orders, timely delivery, and high sanitation standards.

This role requires flexibility to work overnight shifts, knowledge of food and beverage, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Hyatt offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a globally recognized hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Liquor, wine & beer and food knowledge.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proactive attitude with strong organizational skills.
• Work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule - willing and able to work overnight shift duties that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership: assist with training, coaching, mentoring, and coordinating daily assignments.
• Service standards: ensure order accuracy, timely delivery, and consistent guest service.
• Health & Safety: maintain food safety, sanitation, departmental cleanliness, and checklist compliance.
• Inventory & Equipment: monitor stock levels, tray retrieval, and proper equipment storage.
• Amenity Quality Control: ensure guest amenities meet established preparation and presentation standards.
• Operational Readiness: ensure service areas are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for each shift.
• Communication & Accountability: communicate operational concerns to management and reinforce departmental procedures.
• The Lead IRD Server will continue serving guests while providing additional leadership and operational support to maintain service excellence and departmental standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Team player

Flexible schedule

Overnight shifts

Liquor knowledge

Food knowledge

Job description

"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

In-Room Dining colleagues are responsible for recording guest food and/or beverage orders, offering menu suggestions, processing forms of payment for goods and services to include room charges and credit card.Our In Room Dining Attendants are a vital point of contact for the guest diningexperience and have the ability to ensure satisfaction. Other duties include general in room dining preparation, removal of serving trays from guestroom floors and maintaining a sanitary environment.

Responsibilities/Duties

Team Leadership: Assist with training, coaching, mentoring, and coordinating daily assignments.

Service Standards: Ensure order accuracy, timely delivery, and consistent guest service.

Health & Safety: Maintain food safety, sanitation, departmental cleanliness, and checklist compliance.

Inventory & Equipment: Monitor stock levels, tray retrieval, and proper equipment storage.

Amenity Quality Control: Ensure guest amenities meet established preparation and presentation standards.

Operational Readiness: Ensure service areas are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for each shift.

Communication & Accountability: Communicate operational concerns to management and reinforce departmental procedures.

The Lead IRD Server will continue serving guests while providing additional leadership and operational support to maintain service excellence and departmental standards.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin's unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner + The Royale Room. a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower - Sienna - and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the "T" Box.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in a fast-paced environment
• Liquor, wine & beer and food knowledge
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proactive attitude with strong organizational skills
• Work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team
• Flexible schedule - willing and able to work overnight shift duties that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards.Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.