Server - 1799/The Harpeth Hotel

Harpeth Hotel; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel discount for team members

Uniforms provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & beverage discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin, TN is hiring part-time servers to provide prompt and courteous food and beverage service in the 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room. You will greet guests, take orders, memorize menu items, and ensure a clean, welcoming dining environment while maintaining health standards and friendly interactions with guests and colleagues.

Must have 3–6 months of food/beverage experience and TIPs certification, with strong English communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 months experience in a food/beverage service environment.
• TIPs certification.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Vision to clearly see guest checks and service area.

Responsibilities

• Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.
• Remain attentive to customers throughout the dining experience and uphold service standards.
• Complete restocking and cleaning duties, including opening and closing side-work.
• Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness of restaurant, wait-station and service areas to satisfy health standards.
• Process payments accurately and document checks as orders are taken.
• Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings to enhance communication and knowledge.
• Present a clean, professional appearance and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Handle various customer service scenarios with tact and professionalism.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Customer service

English proficiency

POS handling

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Server - 1799/The Harpeth HotelWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Careers## Server - 1799/The Harpeth HotelApply: The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, Tennessee: Part time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR109171# COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.**POSITION PROFILE**Ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience by providing prompt and courteous food and beverage services to restaurant customers.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES*** Greet and take 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.* Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side-work as instructed.* Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.* Maintain cleanliness standards in restaurant, wait- station, and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.* Control allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.* Receive proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.* Attend all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.* Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information to provide quality customer service.* Present a clean and professional appearance at all times.* Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always. Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.* Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** High school education or equivalent experience.* Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.* 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 be TIPs certified.* Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.* Able to read, speak and understand English.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.* Stand continuously for long periods of time.* Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.# # BENEFITS PACKAGE* Competitive Salary* Daily Pay!* Team Member Hotel Discount Program* Uniforms Provided for most positions* Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options* Paid PTO* 401k with employer match* Food and Beverage Discounts* Tuition Reimbursement**WHY THE 1799 KITCHEN and BAR ROOM:** *Our chefs honor the seasons with locally inspired menus, while the bar showcases more than 250 whiskeys and handcrafted cocktails that reflect the same thoughtful artistry. Warm, elegant, and alive with conversation, 1799 is where genuine hospitality meets modern Southern style.**Working here means moving fast, thinking creatively, and taking pride in every detail — from the first greeting to the final garnish. It’s a team of passionate professionals who bring energy, heart, and craft to everything they do. We believe the best hospitality starts with people who care about their craft and about one another. If you take pride in the details, enjoy being part of a team, and love making someone feel at home, we’d love to welcome you to 1799.* *As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.**At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.*If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!