Server Assistant - Cipresso - Italian Restaurant

001 Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is hiring a Captain Assistant to support servers and ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests. You will assist Server Captains, coordinate with kitchen staff, and help maintain smooth service in a fast-paced resort environment.

The role requires at least two years of server experience in busy venues, the ability to carry trays, and a professional, energetic presence that enhances guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years as a Server in a high-volume restaurant.
• Must be able to carry trays weighing at least 10 lbs.
• Ability to deliver a service level that creates a positive, memorable experience.
• Commitment to going above and beyond in position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve guests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Adhere to food & beverage policies, state liquor laws and safety regulations.
• Communicate with kitchen expeditor; check order accuracy and relay discrepancies.
• Complete all set-up and closing duties in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment.
• Interact with guests, co-workers and supervision in English.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

English

Job description

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This world-renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion on Oct. 24, 2019. New offerings include 638 upscale guestrooms in the first-ever Guitar Hotel, 168 luxury guestrooms and unique swim-up suites in the adjacent Oasis Tower at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and 465 newly redesigned guestrooms in Hard Rock Hotel for a combined room count of 1,271 throughout the resort. Additional amenities include the lush, “Bora Bora” style lagoon with private cabanas and butler service; a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; a 13.5-acre recreational water experience for swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding; 19 dining outlets and 20 bars and lounges; an expansive gaming floor with 3,100 slots, 195 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space including a 38,000 square-foot, carpeted exhibition hall; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Live entertainment venue with a 7,000-person capacity, will showcase A-list entertainers, comedy acts, Broadway performances, sporting events and live broadcast productions. The integrated resort is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), and is 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport. For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.

Benefits & Perks

We offer rockin' benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances, 401K, Paid time off, Annual Bonus Opportunity & much more! Please visit www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits to see our full list of benefits!

Job Description

Major Food Group is partnering with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to bring a new dining experience to one of South Florida’s most dynamic destinations. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Captain Assistant to join our team! Major Food Group was founded in 2011, when chefs Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone joined forces with fellow New Yorker and like-minded entrepreneur Jeff Zalaznick. Their partnership took what began as an intimate, acclaimed destination in downtown Manhattan—Torrisi Italian Specialties—and turned it into a multifaceted global hospitality brand with a modern, celebratory approach to luxury lifestyle experiences. From classic steakhouses, to varying styles of Italian cuisine, to French bistros, Japanese brasseries, MFG operates a wide breadth of concepts and seeks to transcend traditional hospitality models by offering multi-dimensional, immersive experiences that are deeply rooted in, and inspired by relevant history and culture. As a valuable addition to our team, you must ensure that guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience. The ideal candidates will be passionate and have a commanding knowledge about food, wine, and service in general. These individuals assist the Server Captains throughout the guests’ dining experience. They must have the ability to work well with the team and provide the utmost level of hospitality to our guests.

Essential Job Functions

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment and maintain physical stamina.
• Proper mental attitude and ability to deal effectively with guests, physical ability to access all areas of the facility, withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying items weighting up to 40 lbs without restriction.
• Must be congenial and have neat, professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must be reliable and conscientious, possess the ability to interact (in English) with guests, co‑workers and supervisory staff.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to act quickly and exercise good judgment under pressure and/or conflict situations is a must.
• Greet and serves guests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Adheres to food & beverage policies, procedures, state liquor laws, state food safety handler regulations and all related training material.
• Knowledgeable of restaurant (ordering) systems; expediting systems.
• Communicates with kitchen expeditor; checks order duplicates for correctness; communicates discrepancies to the expeditor.
• Completes all set‑up and closing duties in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard‑free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Handles and solves any concerns and questions customers may have or relays guest complaints/compliments to the appropriate Manager on duty.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Perform other assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Two (2) years as a Server in a high‑volume restaurant required.
• Must be able to carry trays that weigh a minimum of 10lbs. on one arm.
• Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable entertainment experience.
• Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Must present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
• Management expectation is that you must be able to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast‑paced and often crowded and noisy.
• May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke, excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Closing

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Seminole Tribe who meet the job requirements. Second preference is given to members of other federally recognized Native American Tribes who meet the job requirements.

As part of Seminole Gaming’s employment process, final candidates will be required to obtain gaming licensure by completing a background check with Seminole Gaming Compliance and Regulations, prior to an offer being extended.

These background checks may include, but are not limited to: Credit Check Criminal Background Check Disclaimer