Server at Hilton Garden Inn PC Airport Location

The St Joe Company; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The St Joe Company at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Beach Airport is seeking a server to provide excellent guest service and menu knowledge in a busy dining room in Panama City Beach, FL.

Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food and beverages, handling payments, and maintaining a clean, efficient service area while complying with safety and alcohol guidelines. Previous server experience is preferred and basic English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 (18 to serve alcohol).
• Previous server experience preferred.
• Food safety, alcohol & job training completion required.
• Ability to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Basic English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages to guests in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
• Take food and beverage orders and relay to kitchen.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and handle requests with courtesy.
• Operate point-of-sale system and process payments.
• Maintain clean and organized dining stations and service areas.
• Assist with pre- and post-shift duties and station setup/teardown.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation and company policies.

Skills

Customer-service

POS systems

Food safety

Alcohol service

Teamwork

English literacy

Multi-tasking

Tools

POS software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Beach Airport - Panama City, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

Job Summary

The role of a server is to serve all guests and/or members and take care of their needs and requests as it pertains to their dining experience. You are also responsible for bringing the guest and/or members incredible customer service by menu and product knowledge, completing correct orders, timely/friendly service, and anticipating and accommodating any and all of the guests and/or members needs.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Ensure that food is prepared correctly and to customers satisfaction as well as company standards; returns incorrect or improperly cooked orders to kitchen
• Serves food and beverages to guests as per the restaurant’s standards in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Ensure that the guests have a pleasant dining experience
• Obtain complete knowledge about ingredients, flavors and suggestions about menu items
• Inform guests about special items for the day and menu changes
• Take food and beverage orders
• Collect plates and clears the table as customers finish their meals
• Obtain revenues, issue receipts, accept payments
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift duties including setup and teardown of certain stations
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must be at least sixteen years old (at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages)
• Previous experience as a server preferred
• Must successfully compete in food safety, alcohol & job training.
• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in basic English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of special diets to ensure safety of guests when ordering food
• Basic Knowledge of Spirits, Beer, Wine & Beverages
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accordingly
• Ability to operate point-of-sale systems
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple guests at a time

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must be able to safely deliver food and drinks on different surfaces

Working Conditions

• Exposure to slippery surfaces and stairs depending on location
• Indoor and/or outdoor
• Exposure to extreme heat and cold depending on season and location
• Potential exposure to naturally occurring environmental factors such as wind, rain, red tide, etc.
• Possibility to work 11+ hour shifts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. The St. Joe Company/St. Joe Resort Operations reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.