Restaurant Server - Part Time (Vistal Restaurant & Bar)

InterContinental Hotels Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in San Diego is seeking a Restaurant Server to welcome guests, suggest menu items, and help keep service running smoothly for every guest. You will assist with dining room operations, handle light kitchen duties as needed, follow safety procedures, maintain cleanliness to local health codes, and wear your uniform with pride.

Strong communication, flexibility for night, weekend and holiday shifts, and adherence to legal age and alcohol service requirements are

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Good reading, writing and basic maths.
• Ability to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Compliant with local food handling and alcohol laws; fluent in local language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, recommend food and drinks to tailor experiences.
• Maintain service standards and keep operations on track.
• Own the dining area by managing supplies and equipment, minimizing waste.
• Report unsafe equipment or low supplies to the supervisor.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required protective equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness to meet local health regulations.
• Assist with washing up and lighter kitchen duties as needed.
• Address guest queries and offer advice to improve their experience.
• Wear the uniform with pride and uphold brand standards.
• Take on ad-hoc duties as the team requires.

Skills

Physical fitness

Literacy & numeracy

Flexibility

Compliance

Communication

Job description

Role Purpose

Great restaurant memories come from many places. The sights, sounds, scents and, importantly, service. As a Restaurant Server, you’ll welcome our guests, recommend food and drink and help keep service on-track and up to standard. By tailoring each guest’s experience to their unique tastes, you’ll create memories as delightful as the dishes.

Key Accountabilities

• Make each meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. With your own signature flare, you’ll turn our high standards into memorable meals for every guest.
• Own your kitchen – keep on top of supplies and equipment, and minimise waste.
• Tell your supervisor or duty manager about any unsafe equipment, low supplies or safety incidents.
• Help create a safe space by following our safety procedures and wearing necessary protective equipment.
• Be cleaner than clean – meet or exceed local cleanliness and hygiene laws.
• Help with washing up and other kitchen duties when needed.
• Give guests a better experience by helping with any queries or advice.
• Wear your uniform with pride.
• Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together.

Key Skills & Experiences

• Strong – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
• Literate – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths.
• Flexible – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• Compliant – as well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language.
• Articulate – a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.