Server - OnCall/Part-Time

Sonesta International Hotels; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company?

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels seeks a friendly Server to welcome guests, take orders, and deliver food and beverages in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.

You’ll maintain cleanliness, operate the POS system, check food temperatures, and coordinate with the team to ensure exceptional service. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Anticipated pay is $22.00-$25.00 per hour, with health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a server in full-service restaurant preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge all arriving guests in a prompt and professional manner.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Serve food and beverage orders after checking for correct temperature, appearance, and portions; refill when necessary.
• Operate POS system and ensure orders are processed accurately and cash handling policies followed.
• Periodically check-in with tables to ensure guests’ expectations are met.
• Maintain dining areas, stations and servicing equipment cleanliness.
• Complete closing duties and reports as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest Service

Fast-paced Environment

POS System

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS System

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

Job Description Summary

The Server sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission of “Wowing” our guests with Amazing Moments. The role’s primary responsibility is to welcome guests, take orders, serve food and beverages items to guests in a friendly, courteous, and timely manner in accordance with quality standards. The Server must maintain supplies and follow established cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.
• Work Environment
• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.
• Physical Demands
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Expected Hours of Work
• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
• Education and Experience
• Two years of experience as a server in full-service restaurant preferred - preferably in a fine dining establishment.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
• Greet and acknowledge all arriving guests in a prompt and professional manner. Engage and interact with guest as appropriate. Respond to all guests’ questions and requests.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
• Serve food and beverage orders after checking for correct temperature, appearance, and portions. Refill when necessary.
• Operate POS system and ensure food orders are verified and transmitted in a prompt manner. Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures.
• Periodically check-in with tables to ensure guests’ expectations are being met and exceeded.
• Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of dining areas, stations and servicing equipment.
• Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

$22.00-$25.00 based on experience

How We Reward You

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.