Seasonal Server

Edwardthomasco; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Santa Monica is seeking a Seasonal Server for Patio del Mar. The role involves taking food and beverage orders from guests, ensuring satisfaction, and adhering to high service standards. Candidates should have at least two years of fine dining experience, a current food handler's card, and the ability to work in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude. Availability on weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working in fine dining, high-volume experience.
• Must have a current food handler's card.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Take guest food and beverage orders and serve them promptly.
• Communicate effectively with guests and co-workers。
• Maintain health and safety standards in line with hotel policy.

Skills

Guest satisfaction

Fine dining experience

Communication

Resourcefulness

Multi-tasking

Basic math skills

Job description

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Seasonal Server

Seasonal Hotel Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1130

Patio del Mar is a casual, upscale al fresco bistro located at the historic Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, offering direct, front-row views of the Pacific Ocean and beach. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced seafood, including ceviche, lobster rolls, and oysters, alongside light bites, salads, and refreshing cocktails for lunch and sunset dining.

Seasonal Patio del Mar Server - Effective May 15, 2026 to Mid September: To take food and beverage orders from guests and to serve same in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions

To take guest food and beverage orders and to serve each round with guest check. Assure that all drinks and food items are recorded properly on POS. To offer menus when requested. To help seat guests. Shall request identification when legal age is in question.

Requirements

• Ensures guest satisfaction in Restaurant Service Operations
• Performs all service procedures in an exemplary manner
• Adheres to department and ETC standards
• Ensures knowledge of food to be served at Patio del Mar
• Communicates clearly and effectively with Charm and Courtesy
• Is familiar with and able to offer and up-sell beverages and extra options
• Maintains excellent standards of Health and Safety in line with hotel policy and CAL/OSHA requirements
• Maintains a teamwork orientation toward and among co-workers
• Responds to guest concerns and questions and resolves to guest’s satisfaction by trouble shooting or directing guest complaints to appropriate department head for prompt action
• This role is primarily outdoors and requires comfort working in a range of weather conditions while maintaining a positive, guest-focused attitude
• Minimum TWO Years working in Fine dining, high-volume experience
• Must have a current food handler's card
• Clean work habits and attention to detail
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to multi-task & maintain poise and a sense of humor amidst a fast paced and demanding environment
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system, punctuality and regular and reliable attendance
• Standing and walking six to eight-hour shifts
• Required, and must have open availability, weekends, and holidays.
• Luxury hospitality experience highly preferred.