Server (Part Time)

Sage Restaurant Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

C. Baldwin Houston, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel operated under Sage Hospitality Group, offers a part-time server role in a dynamic restaurant setting. You will greet guests, take orders, deliver food and drinks, and ensure a high standard of service throughout the dining experience.

The position requires English fluency, basic cash handling, and a customer-service mindset. Benefits include growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of customer service principles and restaurant operations.
• Standard cash-handling procedures.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Adequate vision to read checks and notices.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take orders, serving with attentiveness.
• Maintain service standards and cleanliness throughout dining experience.
• Memorize menu items and daily specials to answer questions.
• Handle payments and document guest orders accurately.
• Attend pre-meal and departmental meetings for product knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Why us?

Be part of a unique hotel: C. Baldwin is inspired by Charlotte Baldwin Allen, known as the “Mother of Houston,” and celebrates her pioneering, entrepreneurial, and leadership spirit.

Professional growth: Sage is committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of its employees and helping team members reach their full potential.

A creative and entrepreneurial environment: We value people who are creative, independent, take initiative, and are not afraid to bring new ideas to the table.

Make an impact in the community: Sage encourages its team members to make a positive impact in the communities where they live and work.

Hilton + Sage experience: Working at C. Baldwin means being part of a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel and Sage Hospitality Group.

Opportunities to learn and grow: With multiple departments, including rooms, food & beverage, restaurants, bars, and events, team members have opportunities to develop their skills and grow within hospitality.

Employee benefits: Depending on the position, benefits may include 401(k), PTO, holidays, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career development.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.

Responsibilities

• Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.
• Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.
• Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.
• Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.
• Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.
• Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer’s order is taken and processed.
• Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.
• Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.
• Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits: Depending on the position, benefits may include 401(k), PTO, holidays, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career development.

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

ID: 2026-33472

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property: C. Baldwin Houston

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Restaurant Operations

Tipped Position: Yes

Address: 400 Dallas Street

City: Houston

State: Texas