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Glass-Light-Hotel-; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid holidays

Wage access

Travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality and Glass Light Hotel & Gallery in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Restaurant Server who delivers warm, attentive service and creates memorable dining experiences. You will greet guests, take orders, coordinate with kitchen, and ensure a smooth, welcoming atmosphere.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and paying attention to guest needs while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Server is preferred.
• Must be of legal age if serving alcohol.
• Provide high-level customer service with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, escort to tables, present menus and promotions.
• Assist guests with menu selections and dietary questions.
• Take and enter orders into POS accurately and relay requests to kitchen.
• Serve food and beverages with proper portioning and temperature.
• Maintain cleanliness of tableware and dining area throughout service.
• Anticipate needs and provide proactive refills and support.
• Coordinate timing with kitchen and bar for timely service.
• Communicate dietary restrictions to kitchen and ensure accuracy of meals.
• Relay guest feedback to management for prompt resolution.
• Process payments securely and present final bills.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

We’re more than just a team - we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At Olympia Hospitality and Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Restaurant Server safely and efficiently provides excellent customer service with a smile! We want our guests to feel good about their dining experience so that they will tell others and become a loyal customer. We expect and encourage you to go out of your way to talk to guests and find out what their needs are before they have to ask you.

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job - you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here’s how we show our commitment:

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

We’re more than just a business - we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career.

Rate of Pay: $14.00/Hour

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival, escort them to their tables, and present menus, specials, and promotions in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist guests with menu selections, provide recommendations, and answer questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and dietary restrictions.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS (point-of-sale) system promptly, ensuring special requests and modifications are communicated clearly to the kitchen.
• Serve food and beverages to guests efficiently and accurately, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and temperature of items.
• Monitor tableware, glassware, and utensils for cleanliness and hygiene, and replace or replenish items as needed to maintain a neat and tidy dining environment.
• Anticipate guests' needs throughout their meal and provide proactive assistance and refills to enhance their dining experience.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to coordinate the timing of food and beverage service, ensuring that orders are prepared and delivered to guests in a timely manner.
• Communicate any special requests, dietary restrictions, or allergies to the kitchen and ensure that meals are prepared accordingly to meet guests' preferences and requirements.
• Relay guest feedback, comments, and concerns to the management team to ensure prompt resolution and guest satisfaction.
• Process guest payments accurately, handle cash and credit card transactions securely, and present bills and receipts promptly at the end of each meal.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Experience / Education

• Experience as a Server is preferred; must be of legal age if serving alcohol

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.