Restaurant Server

Kana Hotel Group; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401K

Immediate Pay- earned wage access!

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Brand-specific employee discounts

Long term/short term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Kana Hotel Group in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is seeking friendly servers to deliver exceptional guest service in our dining outlets. You will handle orders, payments, and guest interactions with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

We value hospitality experience, basic math skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends. Enjoy benefits, career growth, and a positive team environment in a popular tourist destination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months server experience.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Possess basic math skills and cash handling.
• Licenses/certifications - health and/or alcohol compliance card.
• Ability and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve tables by delivering food and beverages in a timely manner.
• Know menu, preparations, prices, and upsell opportunities.
• Input orders and generate checks using POS.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Handle cash, credit cards, and other payment methods.
• Maintain cleanliness in restaurant and kitchen areas.
• Check IDs and enforce age restrictions for alcohol.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Friendly communication

Flexibility

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Kana Hotel Group's mission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests.

From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company. As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company's services. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Immediate Pay- earned wage access!
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long term/short term disability
• Life insurance

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve tables as determined by management by retrieving and delivering food and beverages in a timely manner
• Complete knowledge of hotel's food and beverage preparation, menu, and pricing
• Able to use a computer to input orders and generate check
• Able to interact with guests in a friendly/fast manner
• Process various types of payment and familiar with cash and credit card handling procedures
• Maintain specific side-work and ensure the total cleanliness in the restaurant and kitchen
• Clear, clean, and prepare tables
• Check identification of guests to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages; Refuse to serve beverages in a polite manner to guests who are not of legal age
• When serving alcoholic beverages, observe guest's behavior, count number of drinks served, and follow proper procedure if guest is impaired to drive by suggesting transportation by taxi service
• Escalate guest service issues to management if you are unable to resolve
• Ensure guests are satisfied during their meal service
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; Well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of 6 months server experience
• Experience in hospitality preferred
• Possess basic math skills and cash-handling
• Licenses, certifications - applicable health and/or alcohol compliance card
• Ability and flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.