Server

Olympia Hospitality; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage up to 80%

401K with discretionary match

PTO & holidays

Earned wage access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality in Maine is seeking a friendly Server to greet guests, explain menus, and guide selections in a fast-paced dining setting. You’ll enter orders into the POS, communicate dietary needs, and ensure accurate delivery.

Experience as a Server is preferred; must be of legal age if serving alcohol. The team emphasizes hospitality, growth, and a supportive environment with focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or serving is preferred.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival and escort to tables, presenting menus and specials.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter into the POS system, communicating special requests to the kitchen.
• Serve food and beverages, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and temperature.
• Monitor tableware and cleanliness, replenishing items as needed to maintain a tidy dining area.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide proactive assistance and refills to enhance the dining experience.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely order preparation and delivery.
• Relay guest feedback to management for prompt resolution and satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

We’re more than just a team - we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day.

At Olympia Hospitality, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops, and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity.

If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

Join a Team that Puts Your Well-Being First!

At Olympia Hospitality, we believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace. When you join us, you’re not just getting a job - you’re joining a family-first organization that cares about your health and wellness, your future, and your overall satisfaction.

Here’s How We Show Our Commitment

• Health Coverage That Works for You: We contribute up to 80% toward individual health plans and offer affordable dental and vision insurance. Plus, with FSA and HSA options, you can plan for your healthcare costs your way.
• Secure Your Future: With our 401K plan and discretionary yearly match, you can build the financial future you deserve.
• Peace of Mind: We provide paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and you have the option to purchase additional employee paid life insurance.
• Time for You: Enjoy our robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance. Need quick access to your paycheck? Our earned wage access program has you covered!
• Additional Support: From our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to a sober support network, and our commitment to being a recovery-friendly workplace, we're here to help you thrive personally and professionally.
• Perks: Love to travel? Enjoy exclusive hotel travel discounts as a member of our team. Additional benefits may be available based on property specific locations!

We’re more than just a business—we’re a values-driven organization that believes in creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our core values guide everything we do, from how we interact with each other to how we serve our guests and community. Join us at Olympia Hospitality and take the next step toward a fulfilling, balanced, and supported career.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival, escort them to their tables, and present menus, specials, and promotions in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist guests with menu selections, provide recommendations, and answer questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and dietary restrictions.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS (point-of-sale) system promptly, ensuring special requests and modifications are communicated clearly to the kitchen.
• Serve food and beverages to guests efficiently and accurately, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and temperature of items.
• Monitor tableware, glassware, and utensils for cleanliness and hygiene, and replace or replenish items as needed to maintain a neat and tidy dining environment.
• Anticipate guests’ needs throughout their meal and provide proactive assistance and refills to enhance their dining experience.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to coordinate the timing of food and beverage service, ensuring that orders are prepared and delivered to guests in a timely manner.
• Communicate any special requests, dietary restrictions, or allergies to the kitchen and ensure that meals are prepared accordingly to meet guests' preferences and requirements.
• Relay guest feedback, comments, and concerns to the management team to ensure prompt resolution and guest satisfaction.
• Process guest payments accurately, handle cash and credit card transactions securely, and present bills and receipts promptly at the end of each meal.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Experience / Education

• Experience as a Server is preferred; must be of legal age if serving alcohol

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.