Join the Opening Team at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club!
An exciting new dining experience is coming to Ponte Vedra Inn & Club! We are looking for friendly, energetic, and service-focused Attendants to join the opening team at the new Sandpiper Café.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of Northeast Florida’s premier luxury resorts, known for exceptional hospitality and memorable dining experiences. People are our greatest asset, and this is a unique opportunity to help launch a brand-new venue and create an experience our members and guests will love.
If you enjoy connecting with people, working as part of a team, and providing outstanding service in a fast-paced environment, we would love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
As a Sandpiper Café Attendant, you will help create a welcoming dining experience while ensuring the café remains clean, organized, stocked, and ready to serve our members and guests.
Responsibilities include:
- Help prepare the new Sandpiper Café for a successful opening.
- Welcome members and guests with a warm, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Prepare and serve food and beverage items according to established quality and presentation standards.
- Assist members and guests with menu selections and answer questions about available offerings.
- Accurately operate the point-of-sale system and process member and guest transactions.
- Follow proper cash-handling procedures.
- Complete opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
- Stock and replenish food, beverages, supplies, displays, and service stations.
- Bus tables and maintain clean, organized, and welcoming dining areas.
- Ensure the café and service areas remain clean and guest-ready throughout each shift.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
- Attend pre-shift meetings covering daily specials, promotions, assignments, and operational updates.
- Report safety concerns and help maintain a safe working environment.
- Work closely with Culinary and Food & Beverage team members to ensure efficient service.
- Support coworkers and complete additional duties assigned by management.
What We’re Looking For
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with members, guests, and fellow team members.
Experience
- Previous restaurant, café, deli, or customer service experience preferred.
- Point-of-sale experience preferred.
- Luxury hospitality, private club, or resort experience is a plus.
- Previous experience helping open a new venue is a plus but not required.
- Training will be provided for qualified candidates.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Friendly, positive attitude with a commitment to exceptional hospitality.
- Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to safely handle food, dishes, supplies, and cleaning equipment.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor dining areas as business needs require.
Schedule
Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including:
- Days and evenings
- Weekends and holidays
- Overtime as business needs require
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Be part of the opening team for the new Sandpiper Café.
- Help create the atmosphere and service experience of a brand-new venue.
- Work at a beautiful oceanfront luxury resort.
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for eligible team members.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee dining café.
- Resort discounts and exclusive employee perks.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Gate Hospitality.
- A collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional service.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.