Restaurant Server AM - PT

Crowne-Plaza-Hotel; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks a courteous server to deliver food and beverages with speed and a high level of guest satisfaction. You will greet guests, take accurate orders, input into POS, and deliver meals while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Must hold a Food Handler Card, and a TABC license is required. The role supports a 24/7 operation, with varying shifts; prior hospitality experience is preferred. Benefits and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality service.
• Greet guests, explain specials and promotions.
• Ability to input orders accurately into POS and relay details to kitchen.
• Knowledge of state, federal and corporate liquor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, courteous manner and take orders.
• Input orders into POS and relay to kitchen with accuracy.
• Deliver beverages and meals, check for guest satisfaction.
• Replenish beverages and assist with desserts or specialty coffees as needed.
• Present the check promptly and ensure payment accuracy.
• Follow safety, security, and cleanliness standards; assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Order taking

Food & beverage knowledge

English communication

Education

Food Handler Card

TABC License

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 SUMMARYService 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 FUNCTIONSThis 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 desert 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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge 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 certifiedHold a valid TABC licenseMust 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 DEMANDSAbility 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.Benefits401(k)Disability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRoom DiscountsEmployee Food and Beverage DiscountsEEO: 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.