Server

Lake Austin Spa Resort; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Classes

Growth Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition

Health, Dental, Vision & 401k

Job summary

Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, TX, is hiring for front-of-house roles with full-time and part-time options. Shifts include AM and PM, and new team members receive hands-on service and bartending training.

Learn about seasonal cuisine, wine, cocktails, and luxury hospitality while joining a supportive team. Compensation includes $17 per hour, 18% on all alcohol sales, and tips, with opportunities to grow within Food & Beverage and the resort.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for hospitality and taking care of people.
• A warm, professional, and positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate needs and deliver personalized service.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn menu items, cocktail recipes, and luxury service standards.
• Ability to remain composed and attentive in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must meet all legal requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable guest experiences through warm and genuine hospitality
• Welcome each guest with professionalism and personalized attention
• Anticipate guest needs and recognize individual preferences
• Build connections through pleasant and engaging conversation
• Learn our menus and confidently explain dishes, wines, cocktails, and daily specials
• Take accurate food and beverage orders
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and nonalcoholic beverages
• Communicate allergies and dietary needs carefully to the culinary team
• Check every order for accuracy, quality, and presentation
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and professionally
• Recommend menu items that enhance the guest experience
• Maintain clean, polished, and properly set tables
• Complete restaurant and bar opening, closing, and side work
• Keep all service and bar areas clean, organized, stocked, and guest-ready
• Support your teammates and contribute to a positive work environment

Skills

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Communication

Learning mindset

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

• Work at one of Austin’s most unique luxury resorts
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• AM and PM shifts
• Hands-on service and bartending training
• Learn about seasonal cuisine, wine, cocktails, and luxury hospitality
• Supportive and hardworking team
• Opportunities to grow within Food & Beverage and the resort

Why Join Our Team?

• Work at one of Austin’s most unique luxury resorts
• Beautiful lakeside environment
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• AM and PM shifts
• Hands-on service and bartending training
• Learn about seasonal cuisine, wine, cocktails, and luxury hospitality
• Supportive and hardworking team
• Opportunities to grow within Food & Beverage and the resort

What You’ll Do

• Create memorable guest experiences through warm and genuine hospitality
• Welcome each guest with professionalism and personalized attention
• Anticipate guest needs and recognize individual preferences
• Build connections through pleasant and engaging conversation
• Learn our menus and confidently explain dishes, wines, cocktails, and daily specials
• Take accurate food and beverage orders
• Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, beer, coffee, and nonalcoholic beverages
• Communicate allergies and dietary needs carefully to the culinary team
• Check every order for accuracy, quality, and presentation
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and professionally
• Recommend menu items that enhance the guest experience
• Maintain clean, polished, and properly set tables
• Complete restaurant and bar opening, closing, and side work
• Keep all service and bar areas clean, organized, stocked, and guest-ready
• Support your teammates and contribute to a positive work environment

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for hospitality and taking care of people
• A warm, professional, and positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs and deliver personalized service
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Confidence communicating with guests and teammates
• Willingness to learn menu items, cocktail recipes, and luxury service standards
• Ability to remain composed and attentive in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to safely carry trays and lift up to [confirm 30 or 50 pounds]
• Must meet all legal requirements for serving alcoholic beverages

Experience

Previous luxury resort, fine-dining, restaurant, or bartending experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train motivated candidates who have the right personality, professionalism, and passion for hospitality.

Scheduling Requirements

Due to the nature of luxury hospitality, team members must be flexible and available to work varying schedules based on resort and guest needs. This may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Attendance at scheduled team meetings and training sessions may also be required.

Compensation

• $17 per hour
• 18% on all alcohol sales
• Team members may keep any additional tips earned during service

Join our team and help us create meaningful, memorable experiences for every guest at Lake Austin Spa Resort.

About Lake Austin Spa Resort

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of an award-winning spa and the warmth of a best friend's lake house.

Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms across 12 landscaped grounds, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of more than 100 spa and body treatments in the 25,000-square foot spa.

What makes Lake Austin Spa Resort an incredible, rewarding place to work? It's the talented team, community, tranquil surroundings, and, most importantly, the ability to care for and provide exceptional service to our guests.

Benefits

• Wellness Classes
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Recognition
• Health, Dental, Vision & 401k

Lake Austin Spa Resort offers competitive compensation and benefits, including employee work incentives!

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an EOE/M/F/D/V and eVerify Employer.