Server

Marcus Clayton LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is seeking a server to deliver exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced dining environment. You will greet guests, explain menu items, and take orders with precision, while coordinating with the kitchen and bar to ensure timely, accurate service.

You will learn daily specials, uphold service standards, and maintain a clean, organized dining area. Flexibility for varied shifts and a professional appearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• Ability to learn menu offerings, ingredients, and beverage selections.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and deliver attentive service throughout the dining experience.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and relay special requests to the Culinary team.
• Deliver dishes and drinks promptly with accuracy and presentation.
• Process guest checks and payments and handle transactions.
• Collaborate with culinary, bar, hosts, and fellow servers to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Menu knowledge

POS familiarity

Education

Alcohol service certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is hiring for a Server!

You should join our team if you believe...

• Exceptional dining experiences begin with genuine hospitality and a warm welcome.
• Every guest deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.
• Great service is about more than taking orders — it is about anticipating needs and creating memorable experiences.
• The details matter, from knowing the menu to making thoughtful recommendations and ensuring every table receives attentive service.
• Teamwork and communication are essential to a successful restaurant operation.
• Every meal is an opportunity to create an UNMATCHED MOMENT.
• Hospitality is an art, and every guest interaction is an opportunity to make someone's day a little better.

You're a great fit for this role if you love...

• Welcoming guests with enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.
• Providing attentive, personalized service throughout the entire dining experience.
• Learning and confidently describing menu items, ingredients, daily specials, and beverage offerings.
• Making thoughtful food and beverage recommendations and answering guest questions.
• Accurately taking food and beverage orders and communicating special requests or dietary needs to the Culinary team.
• Delivering food and beverages promptly while ensuring accuracy, presentation, and quality.
• Monitoring tables throughout service, anticipating guest needs, and responding to requests in a timely manner.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and properly set dining areas before, during, and after service.
• Processing guest checks, handling payments, and completing transactions accurately.
• Working collaboratively with Culinary, Bartenders, Food Runners, Hosts, and fellow Servers to ensure smooth service.
• Responding to guest concerns professionally and involving leadership when additional assistance is needed.
• Following responsible alcohol service practices and established food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Staying organized and maintaining a positive attitude during busy service periods.
• Taking pride in the little details that turn an ordinary meal into an exceptional dining experience.

We're excited to have you join us because...

• You genuinely enjoy interacting with people and making guests feel special.
• You understand that great service requires attentiveness, timing, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• You can balance multiple tables and responsibilities while maintaining service quality.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with guests and fellow team members.
• You are knowledgeable, or eager to learn, about food, beverages, and restaurant service standards.
• You remain calm, friendly, and solution-focused when challenges arise.
• You take ownership of the guest experience and follow through on requests.
• You are dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• You understand the importance of teamwork and are willing to assist fellow Curators whenever needed.
• You take pride in your appearance, professionalism, and the quality of service you provide.
• You believe every guest interaction matters and that the best hospitality is often found in the smallest details.

Education and Experience

• Previous restaurant, food service, or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous hotel or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards preferred.
• Ability to learn menu offerings, ingredients, preparation methods, and beverage selections.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills and the ability to accurately process guest checks and payments.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Professional appearance and a genuine commitment to guest service.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Required alcohol service certifications must be obtained or maintained as applicable to the position and local requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and move as needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to carry food trays, beverages, dishes, glassware, and service supplies.
• Ability to lift and transport items as needed to support restaurant operations.
• Ability to work in restaurant, bar, banquet, and other food service environments.
• Ability to safely handle food, beverages, glassware, and service equipment.
• Ability to work around hot food, liquids, and kitchen service areas while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail.

Here’s the Core of Coury Hospitality

We have a place for you on our team if your passion is to curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS.

Whether it's remembering a guest's favorite beverage, making the perfect menu recommendation, or delivering a meal with genuine warmth and enthusiasm, you help make the experience memorable. Every table is an opportunity to connect, every interaction is a chance to make someone feel special, and every meal is an opportunity to deliver exceptional hospitality.

What else do YOU need to know...

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.