Server- New Opening Hotel AC/ Element

Ascent Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid PTO

Uniforms provided

Hotel discount program

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a friendly Server to welcome guests, seat them, and provide attentive food and beverage service in a fast-paced hotel dining setting.

You will be responsible for greeting guests, explaining menu items, taking orders, delivering meals, and maintaining a clean, organized dining area while following brand standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months customer service, hotel or restaurant experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Must obtain TIPS certification within 30 days (if not certified).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a warm welcome and maintain eye contact.
• Provide seating assistance as needed.
• Serve food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and ingredients.
• Operate the POS system accurately.
• Ensure restaurant area is clean and well-stocked.
• Collaborate with team and management to deliver exceptional guest service.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

Server

The Server is responsible for welcoming and sitting guests comfortably as well as serving food and/or beverages while delivering outstanding guest service. Responsibilities include following a daily schedule, performing proper set-up, maintenance, and break-down of the restaurant and providing excellent guest service and satisfaction.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary!
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Uniforms Provided for most positions!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet all guest with eye contact and a warm welcome as they enter the dining area.
• Maintain a proactive guest service approach at all times.
• Assist with seating guests as needed (in the absence of the hostess)
• Provide fast, friendly professional and responsive customer service to hotel & restaurant guest & staff.
• Serve food and beverage in accordance with standards and in a professional courteous manner.
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items and composition
• Adhere to all Brand Standards regarding Food and Beverage and Service
• Assist with the set up and cleanliness of the Restaurant.
• Assist with clearing and set-up of tables
• Assist with restocking of supplies as needed
• Communicate effectively with Management and other Team Members
• Use Point of Sale (POS) system as required
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor/ manager.
• Perform special daily projects assigned by supervisor/ manager

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to understand, read, write and speak English above a basic level, to effectively communicate with Team Members and Guests.
• Must maintain a neat and professional appearance upholding Company appearance standards at all times.
• Must be able to apply commonsense understanding, in carrying out instructions
• Must be able to comply in standardized situations with only occasional or no variation.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including Holidays.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision.
• Must be able to work well as a part of a team.
• Must be engaging with all guest throughout meal periods; responding to guest and Team Members as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand for long periods of time on hard surface; using arms, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, talk, hear and smell.
• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, warm temperature and able to work with all food products.
• Must regularly be able to carry and balance up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, color vision and sense of smell.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months Customer Service, hotel or restaurant experience preferred, but not required.
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must obtain TIPS certification within 30 days (if not certified).
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer/client focus.

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