Server - Resort Pool (Part Time)

Terranea Resort; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 23,281; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A luxury coastal resort located in Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking dedicated individuals for a guest service role. You will create memorable experiences by serving food and beverages, responding to guest needs, and maintaining high standards of service. Ideal candidates have experience in hospitality and possess required certifications. Compensation starts at $16.90 per hour plus tips, along with benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must meet the legal age requirement to serve alcohol.
• Previous experience in food and beverage service preferred.
• Alcohol service and Food Handler certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge guests according to standards.
• Respond to guest needs and requests in a timely manner.
• Serve food and beverages to guests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions and special requests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

You will be an integral member of the team that creates distinctively different and authentic experiences for our guests. You will be responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, serve food and beverages, and checking on guest satisfaction. You will use the freedom to go beyond to turn guest interactions into moments of magic.

Responsibilities

• Welcome & acknowledge all guests outlined by Terranea Standards
• To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• To make the Manager aware of guest feedback
• To follow specified procedures to properly set-up pool stations and perform side work on a daily basis
• To ensure the cleanliness and condition of all glasses, dishes, utensils used in pool-side service
• Keep the pool area clear of used dishes, glassware, utensils and unused towels at all times
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck
• Follow all Terranea cash handling and credit card policies as they relate to MICROS
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid injury to self and others
• Answer questions and help guide guests through the menu
• Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests in a timely manner
• Record transaction in MICROS system at time of order
• Communicate with the kitchen regarding menu questions, the length of wait, recooking orders, and product availability along with meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items, turning in a requisition
• Present physical and accurate check to guests and process payments
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Run food and bus tables when you find extra time
• Anticipate and address guests` service needs
• Speak with team members and guests using clear and professional language
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support your team to reach common goals
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors
• Extend courteous salutations when guests leave outlet an invite them to return

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
• Monitor all guest activity in assigned work area; be alert to any sign of trouble
• Ensure safety of guests and enforcement of pool rules/ precautions according to department standards
• Secure storage areas
• Maintain complete knowledge of:
  • Daily house count, VIPs in-house, arrivals/departures
  • Scheduled group activities and locations within hotel
  • All hotel facilities and services
  • Hours of operation of each outlet
  • All safety and sanitation regulations for Pool facility

Qualifications

• Experience. Must meet the legal age requirement to serve alcohol. Previous experience passionately providing food and beverage service to others preferred.
• Knowledge. Alcohol service and Food Handler certifications are required. Familiarity of restaurant terminology and food service techniques preferred.
• People Person. The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected.
• Great communicator. Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and through legible writing

Compensation

Base Pay Start Rate: $16.90/Hr. +Tips!
We offer paid time off/sick time and are proud to offer participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match!