Restaurant Server

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a friendly server to provide food and beverage service with orders taken accurately and delivered promptly. You will greet guests, explain specials, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hotel dining environment.

The role requires knowledge of liquor regulations, food safety, and a polite, professional manner. Shift flexibility is common in this 24/7 operation; must maintain cleanliness, handle POS, and collaborate with team to deliver

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state, federal and corporate liquor regulations.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Hold a valid TABC license.
• Basic knowledge of guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of table settings and service ware.
• Basic English comprehension for inquiries.
• Ability to follow product labeling instructions.
• Ability to memorize and promote menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, courteous manner and explain specials.
• Check station setup for cleanliness and readiness.
• Record and repeat guest orders for accuracy.
• Enter orders into the POS to inform kitchen staff.
• Deliver orders with beverages and condiments to guests.
• Ensure compliance with liquor regulations for minors and intoxicated guests.
• Replenish beverages and upsell desserts or specialty coffees.
• Assist in clearing and resetting tables and performing side work.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain health standards.

Skills

Liquor regulations

Food Handler Card

TABC license

Guest relations

Service etiquette

Table settings

English basics

Product labeling

Menu knowledge

Beverage equipment

Tools

POS system

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Job Summary

Service of food and/or beverage to include the order-taking and delivery of any food and/or beverage items. This task is to be handled in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Greet the guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and/or restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Record the details of the order from the guests, repeating the order to the guests to check for accuracy.
• Input the order into the Point of Sale computer to inform the kitchen of the particulars in the order being placed.
• When complete, retrieve order from kitchen, confirm its accuracy, and deliver to guests along with appropriate condiments.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Market and serve upon request any dessert items or specialty coffees.
• Supplement the bus help in clearing and resettling the tables.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health standards.
• Present the check to guest promptly.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor/manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Assists other Restaurant Personnel when needed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card or in the process of being certified
• Hold a valid TABC license
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from customers and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
• Lifting Fifty (30) pounds maximum.
• Constant standing & walking required.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.