Server | Palihouse Santa Barbara

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

Career Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Palihouse Santa Barbara, part of Palisociety, is seeking a friendly Server to warmly serve food, drinks, and coffee while building genuine connections with guests.

You will anticipate guest needs, communicate professionally, learn the full menu, and handle basic cash-handling tasks with care. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential to deliver the memorable hospitality Palihouse is known for.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience as a Server in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual environment.
• Clear thinker who stays calm and resolves problems using good judgment; works cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest information and hotel data.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess, anticipate, and meet guest needs, responding quickly without losing focus on the dining experience.
• Communicate professionally with guests, coworkers, and management, adapting to different personalities with ease.
• Understand the full menu of food and beverage items, communicating it to guests effectively and accurately.
• Recognize and resolve problems using good judgment, tact, and initiative, in line with company policy.
• Perform basic accounting and math, operating cash registers, the Micros system, and hot beverage makers.
• Keep a clean, organized workspace per side-work guidelines.

Skills

Server experience

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Palisociety is a society of unique hotels and residences — Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety, and a growing collection of independently branded properties. Since our first hotel opened in Los Angeles in 2009, we've grown into a nationwide portfolio of neighborhood-centric hotels, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, earning recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, and more.

We consider our employees our greatest asset: structured training from day one, consistent feedback, and a clear path for growth. We develop our leaders from within, because the strongest hospitality companies are the ones that grow their own.

ABOUT PALIHOUSE SANTA BARBARA

Offering 24 spirited and handsomely appointed guest rooms and suites, all situated amongst a tranquil Mediterranean-style courtyard, sparkling pool area and a delightful garden café, cocktail bar and lobby lounge, Palihouse Santa Barbara has been designed to appeal to the most astute tastemakers and discerning travelers.

POSITION PROFILE:

We're looking for a friendly Server who's enthusiastic about serving tasty food, drinks, and coffee while forging authentic connections with guests at Palihouse Santa Barbara.

THE TASK AT HAND:

• Assess, anticipate, and meet guest needs, responding quickly without losing focus on the dining experience.
• Communicate professionally with guests, coworkers, and management, adapting to different personalities with ease.
• Understand the full menu of food and beverage items, communicating it to guests effectively and accurately.
• Recognize and resolve problems using good judgment, tact, and initiative, in line with company policy.
• Perform basic accounting and math, operating cash registers, the Micros system, and hot beverage makers.
• Keep a clean, organized workspace per side-work guidelines.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

• 1 year of related experience as a Server in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual environment.
• Clear thinker who stays calm and resolves problems using good judgment; works cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest information and hotel data.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 401(k).
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay.
• Career advancement and professional development as we open new hotels and restaurants nationwide.
• Employee discounts across our entire portfolio (25 hotels and more to come!).