Server Assistant - Fine Dining - Calusso

CoralTree Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality is seeking a well-rounded Server Assistant - Fine Dining to join Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale. Reporting to the Calusso Restaurant General Manager, you will support servers, prep dining areas, and ensure a premier five-star dining experience for guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attentiveness, and the ability to handle fast-paced service while maintaining immaculate personal appearance and guest focus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with guests and team members clearly.
• Must maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables using proper service techniques.
• Assist in preparing dining areas and supporting server staff.
• Provide highest quality of service to guests in a five-star setting.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and restock as needed.
• Set tables per Calusso restaurant standards and assist with guest requests.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a busy resort restaurant.
• Assist with serving courses and beverages and address guest needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

High energy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

South Florida's beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches, resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort assembles over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and, most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

Overview

South Florida's beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches, resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort assembles over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and, most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Server Assistant - Fine Dining to join our Pier Sixty-Six team!

Reporting to the Calusso Restaurant General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables using a tray service.
• Prepping for service
• Taking used plates, utensils and drinkware to the dishwasher area
• Attention to detail
• Responsible for problem solving and special requests
• Providing highest quality of service to the customers
• Arranging dining room to cater to number of guests
• Ability to work as a team in a fast paced five star rated environment
• Set up dining room area according to Calusso restaurant standards
• Consistently keep the restaurant organized and clean
• Set up Trash cans, soda, plates, utensils, and to-go containers at start of shift
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, China, glass, etc., throughout the day
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning off lights, etc.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Speak with others using clear and professional language
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests
• Set tables according to service standards
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company and FORBES standards
• Run food and bus tables
• Anticipate and address guests` service needs
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support your team to reach common goals
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Servers and Supervisors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED recommended
• Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire
• Must have a current Food Handlers card
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational individual
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
• Ability to implement and uphold service standards
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort
• Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to multitask
• A qualified applicant is a people person who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and knows how to multi-task while ensuring accuracy.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort