Seasonal Pavilion Restaurant Server Assistant

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

401k plan with Roth option

Pet Insurance

Free meals while on duty

Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms

Free hotel stays

Discounted parking

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking a courteous and professional server to provide exceptional guest service in our Pavilion Restaurant. You will ensure accurate table setups, describe dishes clearly and work with the outlet team to maintain high service standards.

You will assist bartenders, monitor cleanliness, and respond to guest inquiries about local information while upholding Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards. Previous food & beverage experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food and beverages preparation.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use a knife, glassware and bottles and to scoop ice.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English to communicate with guests and staff.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote menu items.
• Ability to stand and work for long periods.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment such as coffeemaker and iced tea machine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper set-ups for tables in assigned sections with attention to details.
• Inspect linen, silver, china and other table items for cleanliness and appearance.
• Serve food, coffee, water and other beverages to guests.
• Cooperate with restaurant team including servers, porters and kitchen staff.
• Run food to tables and explain dish components clearly.
• Assist bartenders with bar setup and replenishment.
• Clear and reset tables as needed.
• Communicate with restaurant management daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant area during and after service.
• Be a positive team player and handle large tasks.

Skills

Basic food/beverage knowledge

Manual dexterity

English language proficiency

Memory of menu items

Ability to stand long

Operate beverage equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Coffeemaker

Iced tea machine

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To provide friendly, courteous and professional service to guests and to assist and support service colleagues in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets including but not limited to the Pavilion Restaurant while maintaining high level of service as per Langham Hospitality Group and Forbes standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Ensure proper set-ups for all tables in assigned sections with attention to details.
• Inspect linen, silver, china and other table items for cleanliness and appearance.
• Serve food, coffee, water and other beverages to customers as required by guests.
• Cooperate closely with other members of the outlet team including servers, porters and kitchen associates.
• Run food to tables and clearly explain the composition of each dish in details with proper language.
• Assist bartenders with bar set up and equipment/product replenishment.
• Clear and reset tables as needed.
• Communicate with restaurant management daily.
• Clean restaurant area during and after meal periods.
• Positive team player with the ability to get larger tasks completed.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the hotel, in house facilities and local information to respond to customer inquiries about the area.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work well in a team atmosphere and independently.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested e.g., special guest requests.
• Must adhere to All State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting security with disorderly guests.
• Report duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.
• Be fully versed in all Forbes service standards.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Activities include standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, lifting, carrying, seeing, hearing, talking, walking. Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as pertaining to pouring of drinks from bottles and shaking with shakers.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry object weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Standing for 90% of work shift is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverages preparation.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to use a knife to make garnish, pick up glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and other staff members.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote a variety of menu items.
• Ability to work stand and work for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment: coffeemaker, iced tea machine, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior Food and Beverage experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$11.93-$14.91/hour, plus discretionary gratuities

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR PART-TIME, ON CALL, AND TEMPORARY COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• 401k plan with Roth option (Employer match up to 4% after one year of employment)
• Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal (available for purchase)
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.
For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/

Source: Hospitality Online