Server

Cape Resorts; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Hotel in Cape May, NJ is seeking a friendly, professional food and beverage server to deliver warm hospitality and timely service. You will take orders, serve items, upsell house specialties and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Must have at least two years of full‑service restaurant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a neat, professional appearance. The position involves indoor work and varying shifts to meet hotel needs.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Two years experience as a food server in a full‑service restaurant required.
• Maintain neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance per Virginia standards.

Responsibilities

• Take orders for and serve all food and beverage requests, using suggestive selling techniques to up‑sell as much as possible.
• Clear tables during service and control guest checks with proper payment.
• Ensure station and table set‑ups are complete and perform side duties as assigned.
• Maintain dining areas and servicing equipment cleanliness.
• Work varying schedules as needed and attend all trainings/meetings.
• Run food to tables and polish silver and glassware.
• Detail sections and reach other hotel departments as required.

Skills

Good communication

Basic computation

Basic computer skills

Table settings knowledge

Menu description & upsell

Indoor work adaptability

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Virginia Hotel - Cape May, NJ 08204

Salary Range: $6.05 - $6.05 Hourly

Position Overview

Serve food and beverage items to customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Take orders for and serve all food and beverage requests, using suggestive selling techniques to up‑sell as much as possible. Clear tables during service. Control guest checks and secure proper payment.
• Ensure station and table set‑ups are complete and perform various side duties as assigned by the Outlet Supervisor.
• Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of dining areas and servicing equipment.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
• Run food to all tables per kitchen's direction.
• Detail sections, tables and polish silver and glassware.
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to describe all menu items, prices and methods of preparation. Also the ability to use suggestive selling techniques to encourage guests to choose house specialty items.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is generally moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (‑10ºF) and kitchens (+110ºF) potentially for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.
• Must be able to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to reach other departments of the hotel in a timely manner.
• Must be able to lift trays or food items weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to work in limited space and reach other locations of the hotel in a timely manner.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously during communication with guests, supervisors and subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Two years experience as a food server in a full‑service restaurant required. Customer service experience preferred.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance per the Virginia standards.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.