Server

BC LYND Hospitality; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

BC Lynd Hospitality seeks a part-time Restaurant Server for the Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen to deliver high-quality service, take and deliver orders, and process payments with accuracy. You will maintain a welcoming dining experience across indoor and outdoor hotel settings.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, upselling menu items, and ensuring timely service while standing for extended periods. A High School diploma and TABC certification are preferred prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be TABC certified.

Responsibilities

• Receive and deliver guest orders in a courteous, attentive manner.
• Take payments and cashier using the POS system.
• Bus tables, reset stations, and maintain clean dining areas.
• Upsell food and beverage promotions to guests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Stamina

TABC certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Must be Flexible, able to work Weekends and Holidays!The Part - Time Restaurant Server at the Hilton Garden Inn in Harlingen is responsible for providing the highest quality of service to guests in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner. He/she is also responsible for receiving and delivering guests orders and collecting payment.To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty and/or function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.Physical requirements:Flexible and long hours sometimes required.Medium work-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.Must Be TABC CertifiedMust be able to maneuver throughout the dining area while carrying full trays of food & beverages.Work environment:Indoor and outdoor hotel building, kitchens, banquet areas, rooms, facilities and structuresGeneral Requirements:Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.Maintain regular attendance in compliance with BC Lynd Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.Comply with BC Lynd Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.Perform other duties as requested by management.Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.Fundamental Requirements:Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.Be familiar with the organization of the Restaurant(s), lounges, and Room Service and know the function of each job position.Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials in applicable outlets.Service guests with all food and beverage requirements in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner.Pre-bus all tables removing soiled dishes after each course.Be familiar with the operation of the P.O.S system.Perform cashiering functions by closing checks and preparing end of shift paperwork.Perform opening and closing procedures and side-work duties according to station rotation assignment and established checklist.Ensure that tables and side stands are kept stocked, tidy and clean.Keep all beverages at least ¾ full (coffee, tea, soda, water, and lemonade).Breakdown trays of soiled dishes and linen in the dish room according to established standards.Answer the telephone according to standards.Consistently upsell food, beverage and promotional items to guests.Be familiar with fire extinguishers, locations and know how to use them.Receive and deliver food and beverage orders and collect payment.Ensure overall guest satisfaction.