Restaurant Server

Palms Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Holiday Inn Tampa Airport Westshore seeks a polished Restaurant Server for our on-property restaurant and lounge. You will welcome guests, guide menus, take orders, and coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth service.

Ideal candidates have prior hotel restaurant experience, strong communication, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and a hospitality mindset. This role offers competitive hourly pay, tips, hotel discounts, and growth opportunities in Tampa Westshore.

Qualifications

• Prior serving experience in a hotel restaurant preferred.
• Strong communication and guest-service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.
• Excellent communication and ability to read guest cues.
• Menu and beverage knowledge (ingredients, allergens, wine basics).
• POS proficiency (Silverware / Symphony / Micros) and basic math for payments.
• Professional appearance and adherence to hotel brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests, including business travelers, convention attendees, and leisure guests.
• Provide menu guidance and beverage recommendations.
• Enter orders accurately and coordinate with kitchen/bar teams.
• Serve food and drinks according to brand standards.
• Process payments, room charges, and handle cash responsibly.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Guide guests through the menu, offering recommendations and explaining dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness of tables, stations, and service areas.
• Provide hotel information (amenities, local attractions) when guests ask.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Reading guest cues

Menu knowledge

POS proficiency

Brand standards

Tools

Silverware

Symphony

Micros

Job description

Join the hospitality team at Holiday Inn Tampa Airport Westshore, located in the heart of Tampa's thriving business and entertainment district. We're seeking a polished, guest-focused Restaurant Server to deliver exceptional dining experiences in our on-property restaurant and lounge.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests, including business travelers, convention attendees, and leisure guests
• Provide menu guidance and beverage recommendations
• Enter orders accurately and coordinate with kitchen/bar teams
• Serve food and drinks according to brand standards
• Process payments, room charges, and handle cash responsibly
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
• Guide guests through the menu, offering recommendations and explaining dishes
• Maintain cleanliness of tables, stations, and service areas
• Provide hotel information (amenities, local attractions) when guests ask

Requirements

• Prior serving experience in a hotel restaurant preferred
• Strong communication and guest-service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset
• Excellent communication and ability to read guest cues
• Menu and beverage knowledge (ingredients, allergens, wine basics)
• POS proficiency (Silverware / Symphony / Micros) and basic math for payments
• Professional appearance and adherence to hotel brand standards

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay and tip potential
• Hotel discounts, benefits, and growth opportunities
• Tampa Westshore location