Server

Riggs Washington DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

6 complimentary nights per year

Employee meals

401K with 5% match

Training & development

Job summary

Riggs Washington DC is seeking an experienced server for our busy café setting. You will welcome guests, learn menu items, and provide memorable service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, friendly, and able to work well with a team. This tipped hourly role offers benefits and opportunities within Lore Group's hospitality portfolio.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and guest-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and maintain personable, sincere service.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide memorable experiences.
• Learn menu items and suggest options to guests.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Guest service excellence

Team player

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Food & beverage knowledge

Job description

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Café Riggs is an all-occasion affair inspired by the grand brasseries of Europe, with a modern and reimagined approach that focuses on sustainable products. The restaurant sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank.

The bright and airy space features a variety of custom furniture pieces, artworks, and mirrors nestled amongst the building's original architectural features, including historic Corinthian columns, expansive ceilings, and classically inspired stonework. As Washington D.C. becomes even more revered for its burgeoning food and drink scene, Café Riggs brings something unexpected to the current offerings.

We are looking for... experienced and passionate Server for Riggs Washington DC. Our ideal candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind and a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

Core Essential Functions

• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Anticipate guest's needs, and create personal and memorable experience and solutions.
• Ability to learn new menu items and offer suggestions to guests.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Hotel Experience is not required - Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• Knowledgeable about Food & Beverage operations
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under a team setting
• Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situation

Hourly Rate:

$10.30 (Tipped Position)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Incentive
• 401K with 5% Match
• Training and Development Programs
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.