Part-Time Luxury Bar Server — Elevate Guest Experience

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking/Commuting Discounts

Paid meal breaks with complimentary in

Learning programs through our Academie

Job summary

Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is seeking a dedicated Part Time Bar Server to join our luxury dining team. You will host a world-class service experience, help guests with wine pairings, and maintain a polished bar and dining area.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, knowledge of beverages, and teamwork in a fast-paced luxury environment. Training, tips, and perks accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years high volume restaurant serving experience preferred.
• Luxury dining experience preferred.
• General knowledge of alcoholic beverages.
• Working knowledge of wine and wine-pairings; advanced knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with all menus including wine and beverage lists.
• Resets dining room according to meal period and table needs.
• Performs restaurant service preparation duties such as preparing condiments, polishing glassware and silverware, brewing coffee and ensuring work stations are stocked.
• Informs and promotes guests of daily/nightly specials.
• Offers creative selling of products to guests.
• Answers questions and/or makes recommendations on menu items.
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing cooking methods and ingredients.
• Takes into consideration any special requests or dietary issues from guests.
• Describes and recommends wine pairings to guests.
• Brings wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pours the wine for guests.
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage prior to serving guests.
• Clears, cleans, resets, and maintains station during shift.
• Provides general hotel information for guests.
• Serves food and beverages to guests and adheres to the steps of service.
• Follows all proper credit card and cash handling procedures.
• Addresses any guest issue promptly and with concern.
• Provides assistance to restaurant staff as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wine knowledge

Wine-pairings

Job description

Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is seeking a dedicated Part Time Bar Server to join our luxury dining team. You will host a world-class service experience, help guests with wine pairings, and maintain a polished bar and dining area.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, knowledge of beverages, and teamwork in a fast-paced luxury environment. Training, tips, and perks accompany this position.