Restaurant Server

Hersha Hospitality Management; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and welcoming team as a Restaurant Server at a beautiful hotel in Palm Desert. This role offers the chance to engage with guests, ensuring they receive exceptional service while enjoying their dining experience. You'll be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area. With opportunities for growth into supervisory roles, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in the hospitality industry. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values excellence and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage experience required or equivalent training.
• TIPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to guests courteously and efficiently.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction by monitoring satisfaction scores.
• Prepare guest checks and complete payment transactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Food and Beverage Knowledge

POS Systems

Bartending

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Point of Service System

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Restaurant Server

Serve food and beverage to guests in a courteous and friendly manner in accordance with established brand/hotel guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Restaurant Supervisor/Banquet Server/Captain – Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager

Your Focus

• Take food and beverage orders and place orders in the point of service system.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Set and clear tables in dining areas.
• Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws.
• Pick up orders from food preparation areas and ensure food is prepared accordingly.
• Prepare guest check and if appropriate complete payment transaction.
• Perform other food and beverage functions such as bartending and bussing in the event of staff staffing shortages or peak periods.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food and beverage experience required or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of POS systems.
• TIPS certification preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

Our hotel in Palm Desert is a mile from Indian Wells, and a 25-minute drive from Palm Springs. We're surrounded by world-class golf courses, and have six hardcourt tennis courts, and a fully landscaped resort-sized outdoor pool. We host a complimentary evening reception and serve cooked-to-order breakfast daily.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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