Seasonal Server-1

BENCHMARK; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality, home of Pyramid Hotel Group properties including The Phelps in Cincinnati, is seeking a highly motivated Restaurant Server to join our team. You will greet guests, present menus, and deliver food and drinks with an engaging, guest-focused attitude.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of food service experience, knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails and spirits, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Engaging and welcoming personality.
• Descriptive and able to upsell.
• 2-4 years of food service experience.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails and spirits.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for the service ahead.
• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the restaurant.
• Guide guests on their culinary journey through descriptive selling of the menu.
• Be accurate in your order taking, confirming all special requests.
• Be the master of the menu, understanding the details to enhance the conversation.
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff.
• Assist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy.
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation.

Skills

Engaging personality

Descriptive

2-4 years food service

Wine & cocktails knowledge

Work under pressure

Excellent communication

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:There is a reason we are in the top 5 hotels in Cincinnati! It's our people! Sure, we have boutique accommodations in the historic Phelps Building in the heart of the city. Unique among extended-stay hotels in Cincinnati, we feature a rooftop restaurant and terrace, but that's not what really sets us apart, its our team members! We are in the top 5 because we're powered by some of the best, most talented individuals in the business. If you're the best, you belong with the best. Come see what a career at The Phelps with Pyramid Hotel Group can mean for you! The Phelps boasts 134 guest rooms and 5,039 sq ft of event space.What you will have an opportunity to do:We are looking for a highly motivated, customer focused Restaurant Server to join our team! Servers are the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. This individual will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!Your role:Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for the service aheadGreet guests as they arrive or move about the restaurantGuide guests on their culinary journey through descriptive selling of the menuBe accurate in your order taking, confirming all special requestsBe the master of the menu, understanding the details to enhance the conversationWork collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staffAssist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happyFinalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentationWhat are we looking for?Someone with an engaging and welcoming personalitySomeone who is descriptive and can saleSomeone with 2-4 years of food service experienceSomeone with knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spiritsSomeone who can work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentSomeone with a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guestsSomeone with excellent communication skills#IND100Compensation:$8.00-$8.00Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.