Server - Cinco Ninos

kalaharijobs; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, TX, is hiring a Server for Cinco Ninos. You will provide friendly, responsive service to create a memorable dining experience for all guests.

The role requires at least one year of front‑of‑house experience, knowledge of food and beverage service, and the ability to operate Micros POS and related systems. Bilingual skills are preferred. Certifications in alcohol awareness and food handling are desirable.

Qualifications

• General food and beverage knowledge with at least 1 year of front-of-the-house operations.
• Alcohol awareness/safety certification is preferred.
• State-certified food handling certification is preferred.
• Experience operating POS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive friendly, responsive, and courteous service.
• Greet guests, inform them of specials, and provide menu recommendations.
• Take orders and enter them into the POS system for kitchen/bar execution.
• Deliver food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
• Assist fellow associates as needed to maintain a smooth dining flow.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Bilingual

Education

Alcohol awareness certification

Food handling certification

Tools

Micros terminal

POS system

Beverage dispenser

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

But we’re more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Server – Cinco Ninos

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Server for our Cinco Ninos modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. In this role, you will provide friendly, responsive service to create a beyond expectation dining experience for all guests. To actively participate as a team and use core values and service expectations listed in the Kalahari Promise daily.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You’ll provide attentive, personalized service, ensuring that food and beverage orders are delivered accurately and promptly. You’ll work collaboratively with the team to maintain a smooth workflow and a positive, efficient dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.
• Greet guests, inform them of specials, provide menu tours, and recommend items you genuinely feel guests will enjoy and menu changes.
• Take food and beverage orders from guests, enter orders into the point-of-sale system which relays orders to the kitchen and bar.
• Delivery food and beverage orders from kitchen and bar with appropriate service trays to guests in a timely manner.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow associates (servers, bussers, host/hostess, and management) as situations rise.

What We’re Looking For

• State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of an alcohol awareness/safety class as well as state-certified proper food handling certification.
• General food and beverage knowledge, involving at least 1 year of front-of-the-house operations, is preferred.
• Ability to operate a Micros terminal, Phone system, POS system, and beverage dispenser.
• Bi-lingual skills are preferred but not required.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Education assistance programs to help advance your career

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you’re delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.