Server

BENCHMARK; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Local discounts

Employee rates on hotel stays

Job summary

BENCHMARK is hiring a Restaurant Server at Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, responsible for guest experiences, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing for service, greeting guests, and ensuring accurate order taking.

Compensation is set at $16.90 per hour, along with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of food service experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for creating an exceptional experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for service.
• Greet guests and guide them on their culinary journey.
• Be accurate in order taking and confirm special requests.
• Work collaboratively with restaurant staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits

Ability to work under pressure

Descriptive and sales-oriented communication skills

Engaging and welcoming personality

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Restaurant Server

Location: Chaminade Resort & Spa, Santa Cruz, CA

Overview: Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a highly motivated, customer-focused Restaurant Server to join our team. The server is the face of the restaurant, responsible for guest experiences, ensuring clean tables, presenting menus, serving food and beverages, and maintaining a fast-paced service environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the restaurant pre-shift for the service ahead
• Greet guests as they arrive or move about the restaurant
• Guide guests on their culinary journey through descriptive selling of the menu
• Be accurate in your order taking, confirm all special requests
• Be the master of the menu, understanding details to enhance the conversation
• Work collaboratively with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staffAssist guests who have concerns to guide them to a resolution that leaves them happy
• Finalize the experience through timely and accurate bill presentation

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of food service experience
• Knowledge of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Descriptive and sales‑oriented communication skills
• Engaging and welcoming personality
• Passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation

$16.90 - $16.90 per hour

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off
• Wellness programs, local discounts, employee rates on hotel stays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.