Outlet Server - Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is seeking a Restaurant Server responsible for providing exceptional service to guests and ensuring all needs are met promptly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a friendly attitude, and experience in guest service.

In this role, you will be expected to greet guests, manage multiple tasks effectively, and maintain a pleasant atmosphere. The position requires a flexible schedule and a high school diploma is preferred. Join our dynamic team and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Must have valid Food Handlers Card, Liquor License, and Gaming Badge when working.
• Ability to read and write English required.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Greet each guest and provide superior guest service.
• Complete all opening and closing duties.
• Serve meals to patrons following established etiquette.

Skills

Good communication skills

Friendliness

Guest service experience

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well‑being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members to stay healthy, plan for their future, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor – F&B, a Restaurant Server provides exceptional personalized service and ensures all guest’s needs are met in a prompt and efficient manner. They must set priorities and simultaneously manage multiple tasks. A Server should be able to react to guest requests, challenges, and unusual situations in a skilled manner. They will have the ability to provide intuitive service ensuring VIP guests are consistently wowed. A Server will stay informed and know all Casino facilities and services, special events and local attractions. They must be able to initiate and engage in conversation in a professional and friendly manner while maintaining confidentiality. He/she must present a professional appearance that guests and team members will find appealing and approachable.

Essential Functions

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Casino Bristol their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service.
• Greet each guest and provide superior guest service for all company Food and Beverage operations.
• Must maintain pleasant and courteous attitude.
• Complete all opening and closing duties.
• Assist bussers in the setting of tables with clean dishes, glasses, and flatware in accordance with approved guest service procedures.
• Presents menu to guest, suggesting courses, appropriate drinks, and answering questions regarding food preparation.
• Offer drinks and take food and beverage order.
• Have basic knowledge of all house and call liquor.
• Serves meals to patrons according to established rules or etiquette, working in a family or formal setting.
• Check for quality after each course.
• Refill all drinks when needed.
• Maintain clean ashtrays.
• Buss tables as needed.
• Remove all dirty dishes and glassware from the guest’s tables during and after each course.
• Totals bill, presents check, collects settlement, and takes payment to cashier.
• Assist bussers in the clearing of tables and dirty dishes, glasses and flatware in accordance with approved guest service procedures.
• Transport dish cart to and from service station/steward’s station.
• Stock server stations with all necessary items.
• Assist bussers in maintaining the general cleanliness all public areas, including carpeted and tiled floors, furniture, and waitress stations.
• Resupplying provisions on guest tables, all venue areas and waitress stations, including backup glasses, silverware, and dishes.
• Adhering to sanitation standards as outlined by State Law and company.
• Maximizing profit and guest satisfaction through effective cost controls.
• Adhere to all three-star standards.
• Work considerately with team members from all departments.
• Check out with supervisor before leaving at the end of your shift.
• Other departmental related duties and assignments as directed by management.

Non-essential Functions

• Attend seminars when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred.
• Ability to read and write English required.
• Must have good communication skills and maintain friendly personable attitude at all times.
• Two years’ guest service experience in a family or formal dining environment.
• Casino Food & Beverage experience strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Must have valid Food Handlers Card, Liquor License, and Gaming Badge when working.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must have the ability to withstand noisy and smoke‑filled environments.
• Must be able to stand 50% of shift, walk 45% of shift, and sit 5% of shift.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. The Team Member understands that employment with the Company is at‑will and that no express and/or implied contract of employment exists unless it is in writing and signed by the Department Head. The Team Member further understands that conditions may require the Company to modify this Job Description and that the Company reserves the right to exercise its discretion to make such changes.