Server - In-Room Dining

Montage International; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Montage International in Laguna Beach is seeking a Server to deliver polished dining experiences in a luxury hotel setting. You will engage guests, guide menu selections, and ensure timely service with a focus on hospitality and guest satisfaction.

You will work with a passionate team, enjoy flexible scheduling, and benefit from meals, uniforms, hotel discounts, healthcare, and a 401(k) plan. Join us to create memorable moments for our guests.

Qualifications

• Passion for spirits, wine, and food.
• Personable and guest-focused with strong communication.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.
• Demonstrates integrity and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food and beverages are served in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist guests with menu selections, answering questions about ingredients and dietary needs.
• Take orders accurately and communicate modifications to the kitchen.
• Anticipate guest needs and offer dessert or coffee options.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction and address concerns promptly.
• Promote menu items and promotions to enhance the dining experience.
• Adhere to cleaning and safety standards.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Follow the service sequence with attention to detail.
• Deliver WOW moments for guests.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Passion for spirits, wine, and food

Personable and guest-focused

Willingness to learn and grow

Integrity

Tools

Micros POS system

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

Server

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Ensure food and beverages are being served in a professional and timely manner
• Assist guests with menu selections, providing recommendations and answering questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and dietary restrictions.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring special requests or modifications are recorded and communicated to the kitchen staff.
• Anticipate guest needs throughout the meal service, such as refilling drinks, clearing empty plates, and offering dessert or coffee options.
• Check in with guests periodically to ensure satisfaction with their meals and address any concerns or issues promptly.
• Promote menu items, specials, and promotions to guests, using suggestive selling techniques to increase sales and enhance the dining experience.
• Adhere to all cleaning and safety standards
• Attend daily pre-shift meeting
• Consistently follow the food & beverage sequence of servicewith the utmost attention to detail
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You are passionate about spirits, wine, and food
• You are personable and love engaging with guests
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Basic communication skills
• One year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations, a plus
• Prior micros or other systems experience, a plus
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates’ events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay scale for Server is $16.90.

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.