Room Service Server

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Discounted parking

Travel benefits

Job summary

The Laura Hotel in Downtown Houston, operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a dedicated Room Service Associate to ensure exceptional guest experiences through timely food and beverage service.

You'll set up and deliver orders, maintain sanitation, handle VIP amenities, and coordinate with the banquet and service teams to support sales opportunities while adhering to company policies.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to transport large trays up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver all food and beverage orders in accordance with company guidelines.
• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve all food and beverage trays to maintain sanitation.
• Set up and deliver VIP amenities.
• Service all hospitality suites per Banquet Event Orders and policies.
• Complete shift side work as outlined in operating policies.

Skills

Hotel experience

Guest communication

Verbal and written communication

Mobility/lift up to 100 lbs

VIP amenities delivery

Job description

About Us

The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property’s rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Work with Room Service Team in the serving of guests to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver all food and beverage orders in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies as prescribed by company standards.

• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve all food and beverage trays in order to maintain established sanitation guidelines.

• Set up and deliver all VIP amenities.

• Service all hospitality suites in accordance with Banquet Event Orders and established policies and procedure.

• Complete all shift side work as outlined in the hotel’s operating policies and procedures.

• Respond to customer needs, issues, comments, and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales. Report all communication to immediate shift supervisor.

• Perform all cash handling responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate well with guests.

• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a cart weighing a maximum of 100 lbs., at a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to transport large trays weighing up to 30lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our ‘YouDecide’ and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.