Restaurant Server

Valor Hospitality Partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners in the United States, San Diego, is seeking a friendly Food & Beverage Associate to ensure guests have an enjoyable dining experience through prompt and courteous service. You will greet guests, take orders, memorize menus, and maintain cleanliness while following service standards.

A high school education and 3–6 months F&B experience are required; TIPs certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests. Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side-work as instructed.
• Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in restaurant, wait- station, and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
• Control allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer’s order is taken and processed.
• Receive proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.
• Attend all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information to provide quality customer service.
• Present a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always. Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education

High school education or equivalent experience

Tools

TIPs certification

Job description

Competitive + Benefits

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans.

Our mission is to go beyond ‘hospitality’ by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests.

It’s our uncompromising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people.

Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun “ we love what we do!
We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to ‘re-define hospitality’.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment

• Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match

• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

The Role

POSITION PROFILE

Ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience by providing prompt and courteous food and beverage services to restaurant customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests. Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side-work as instructed.
• Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in restaurant, wait- station, and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
• Control allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer’s order is taken and processed.
• Receive proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.
• Attend all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information to provide quality customer service.
• Present a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always. Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent experience.

• Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.

• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.

• Must be TIPs certified.

• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

• Able to read, speak and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.