Seasonal Luxury Bar Server – Full-Time, Tips Included

FAIRMONT; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Discounted stays across Fairmont & Ral

Dining and wellness discounts

Parking/Commuting discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid meal breaks

401K retirement with 4% match

Learning programs

Employee travel program with discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Olympic in Seattle is seeking a Full-Time Seasonal Server for the Olympic Bar to deliver the renowned Fairmont experience. This seasonal role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, with a tentative end date January 5, 2027.

You will guide guests through menus and wine pairings, maintain immaculate stations, and contribute to flawless service with a luxury hospitality mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years high volume restaurant serving experience preferred.
• Luxury dining experience preferred.
• General knowledge of Alcoholic beverages.
• Working knowledge of wine & wine-pairings; Advanced knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with all menus including wine and beverage lists.
• Resets dining room according to meal period and table needs.
• Performs service preparation duties such as condiments, polishing glassware and silverware, brewing coffee and ensuring work stations are stocked.
• Informs and promotes guests of daily/nightly specials.
• Offers creative selling of products to guests.
• Answers questions and/or makes recommendations on menus items.
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing cooking methods and ingredients.
• Takes into consideration any special request or dietary issues by guests.
• Describes and recommends wine pairings to guests.
• Brings wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pours the wine for guests.
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage prior to serving guests.
• Clear, clean, reset, and maintain station during shift.
• Provides general hotel information for guests.
• Serves food and beverages to guests and adheres to the steps of service.
• Follows all proper credit card and cash handling procedures.
• Addresses any guest issue promptly and with concern.
• Provides assistance to restaurant staff as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

High volume service experience

Luxury dining experience

Alcohol knowledge

Wine knowledge & pairings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fairmont Olympic in Seattle is seeking a Full-Time Seasonal Server for the Olympic Bar to deliver the renowned Fairmont experience. This seasonal role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, with a tentative end date January 5, 2027.

You will guide guests through menus and wine pairings, maintain immaculate stations, and contribute to flawless service with a luxury hospitality mindset.