Part Time Seasonal Server - The George Restaurant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee travel program

Parking discounts

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with match

Paid meal breaks

Learning programs

Career growth

CSR opportunities

Staff dining

Job summary

Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is seeking a Part-Time Seasonal Server for The George Restaurant. The role requires 2+ years in high-volume service, luxury dining experience preferred, and strong wine knowledge.

You will upsell, educate guests on menus, and ensure impeccable service standards during shifts, including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include greeting guests, describing dishes and wine pairings, maintaining station readiness, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver a

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 & 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.
• Prepares condiments, polishes glassware and silverware, brews coffee, stocks stations.
• Informs and promotes specials to guests.
• Offers creative selling of products to guests.
• Answers questions and/or makes recommendations on menu items.
• Explains preparation methods and ingredients of menu items.
• Accommodates special requests and dietary needs.
• Describe wine pairings and pour wine at tables.
• Ensure final quality check on food and beverage before serving.
• Maintain clean and organized stations during shift.
• Serve food and beverages following service steps.
• Follow proper credit card and cash handling procedures.
• Address guest issues promptly and professionally.
• Assist restaurant staff as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication

Upselling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Part Time Seasonal Server - The George Restaurant

• Part-time
• Job-Category: Food & Beverage
• Job Type: Temporary
• Job Schedule: Part-Time

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has stood at the center of Seattle, not just geographically, but culturally. Generations of guests have arrived and left as part of the story: dignitaries and rock stars, brides and business titans, locals marking milestones they’ll tell their grandchildren about.

Our colleagues don’t just work here. They hold the keys, to a guest's first unforgettable Seattle visit, to a memory that outlasts the stay, to the moments that make the us the Olympic.

Join the legacy. A century of stories has been written here; become part of what's written next.

Key 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 silver ware, 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 menus items
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing cooking methods and ingredients
• Takes into consideration any special request, dietary issues made by the guests
• Describes and recommends wine pairings to guestsBrings 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
• Clear, clean, reset, and maintain station during shift
• 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

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

Experience & Education

• 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 & wine-pairings; Advanced knowledge preferred

Job Requirements

• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Must hold authorization to work in the USA
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid Washington State Alcohol MAST Permit (Class 13)
• Must possess a valid Washington Food Worker Card
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possesses excellent communication skillsMust be professional in appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand on feet throughout the shift, with intermittent periods of walking
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs at shoulder height

Additional Information

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

What's in it for you

• $21.30 per hour + tips
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for all full-time employees and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.