Server

Sage Restaurant Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 7,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Discounted room rates for Marriott & S

Sage Properties

Job summary

Hotel de la Poste in New Orleans seeks a part-time server to provide prompt, courteous service to restaurant guests. You will greet guests, take orders, and ensure accuracy of checks while maintaining cleanliness and a welcoming demeanor.

Qualified candidates have at least a high school education, 3+ months of experience, strong English skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced dining environment. This is a regular part-time role at the Hotel de la Poste restaurant.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles and restaurant operations.
• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have vision and observation to read checks and observe the restaurant in dim conditions.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greets and takes food and drink orders; serves orders and accommodates special requests.
• Maintains attentiveness to customers during the dining experience; adheres to service standards.
• Performs opening/closing sidework and restocking/cleaning duties.
• Memorizes menu items and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendations.
• Maintains cleanliness of restaurant, wait station, and kitchen service areas.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Fluent English

Observation

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city.

Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.

Responsibilities

• Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.
• Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
• Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.
• Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
• Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
• Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.
• Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.
• Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.
• Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties

Employee Assistance Program

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Fun & Exciting Work Environment

Competitive Health & Welfare Plans

Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more

Community-Oriented.

ID: 2026-33253

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property : Hotel de la Poste

Outlet: Restaurant

Category: Restaurant Operations

Min: USD $6.50/Hr.

Address : 316 Chartres St

City : New Orleans

State : Louisiana

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability