Server

Scholar Highlander Hotel; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholar Highlander Hotel in Radford, VA is seeking a friendly server to provide attentive food and beverage service, take orders, handle payments, and contribute to guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or related experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work varied shifts with a professional appearance and teamwork to maintain hotel standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or relevant hotel/food & beverage experience.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate with guests and team members.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient service of food and beverages to guests.
• Take guest orders, ring up, and expedite to the kitchen.
• Accept and process payments, balance checks in daily reports.
• Maintain guest satisfaction and hotel standards through service excellence.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Food & Beverage

Description

SUMMARY

The server must provide friendly, efficient service of food and beverages desired by guests, and collect payment for such items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Service

• Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
• Personally demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests' needs
• Committed to making every guest is satisfied
• Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
• Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
• Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Hotel Standards

Server Operations

• Complete all side-work and cleaning duties as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Have full knowledge of entire menu, as well as daily specials, deserts, etc.
• Take all guests orders, ring them up, and expedite the orders from the kitchen in a presentable and timely manner.
• Provide attentive service, focusing on guests' needs.
• Receive payment for food and beverage provided and provide change and receipt to guests.
• Keep an accurate record of all checks and balance to be presented in a daily report.
• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
• Comply at all times with standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Guests must feel welcome, comfortable, and well attended to at all time.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.
• Be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.
• Must be able to understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

• Individuals must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Following proper lifting procedures.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hour shifts.
• Must be able to show leadership abilities.
• Must have organizational skills and quick decision making

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Number of Openings

Position Server

Close Date

Number of Openings 1

Req Number FOO-26-00074

Location Highlander Radford

About the Organization Scholar Hotels is an organization that believes in an entrepreneurial culture; where work is more than a job, it's a lifestyle. Employees work more as a team than in most companies; and in some cases, we are even like a family.
Some of the traits:
Treat People with Respect
We respect, trust, and provide the necessary base for a vibrant and sustainable corporate culture.
Help Team Members Stay Healthy
Provide excellent health benefits and encourage wellness through vendor discounts and onsite health assistance.
Open Doors to Communication
Create an environment where people can interact with each other, support on another, and recognize each other's effects and achievements. Create positive rewards for positive behavior. Share information so that team members are aware of the direction of the company and are involved in its growth. Offer incentive programs to reward effort and improve quality of life.
Build Camaraderie
Make time for people to get to know each other and the company by holding offsite meetings to build team spirit and discuss where the company is heading. Share business plans, and discuss issues and ideas raised by our strategies.

This position is currently accepting applications.