Server-Restaurant

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, sick and holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching funds and hotel-­

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a courteous server to provide guests with exceptional dining experiences at our Houston property. You will greet guests, explain menu items and specials, and ensure accurate order taking and timely delivery.

Role requires teamwork, a professional appearance, and knowledge of POS procedures. Comfort with lifting and wine/alcohol service is expected where permitted.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and courteous demeanor.
• Willing to pitch-in and be a team player.
• Basic knowledge of food/beverage service and guest relations.
• Knowledge of table settings, service ware and menu items.
• Ability to promote menu items and specials.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and carry trays through crowded spaces.
• Ability to operate POS procedures and handle payments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Check station before, during and after shift to ensure setup and cleanliness.
• Greet guests warmly and explain specials and promotions.
• Record and repeat orders to guests for accuracy.
• Enter orders into POS and relay details to kitchen.
• Collect, verify, and deliver orders with condiments.
• Adhere to all laws regarding alcohol service.
• Replenish beverages and check guest satisfaction.
• Present checks promptly and process payments.
• Maintain attendance and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional appearance

Team player

Guest relations

Menu knowledge

Service etiquette

Order accuracy

POS operation

Attention to detail

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Us

For more than 40 years, our hotel has been a landmark in the Houston hospitality scene. Today, The Houston Grand - River Oaks is entering an exciting new chapter. Under the vision of new local ownership with deep Houston roots, the property is preparing for a full renovation, and a complete luxury rebrand that will restore the hotel as one of the premier destinations in the city. We are committed to elevating every aspect of the guest and associate experience. Our team is a tight knit, family like community with many long tenured associates who take pride in their craft and the exceptional service they deliver. We value passion, professionalism, and the desire to grow - because when our associates and their families thrive, our hotel thrives. Associates enjoy a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and meaningful opportunities for career development within both the hotel and the broader HEI portfolio. Join us as we write the next chapter of a Houston legacy—your future could be part of something extraordinary.

About Us

For more than 40 years, our hotel has been a landmark in the Houston hospitality scene. Today, The Houston Grand - River Oaks is entering an exciting new chapter. Under the vision of new local ownership with deep Houston roots, the property is preparing for a full renovation, and a complete luxury rebrand that will restore the hotel as one of the premier destinations in the city.

We are committed to elevating every aspect of the guest and associate experience. Our team is a tight knit, family like community with many long tenured associates who take pride in their craft and the exceptional service they deliver.

We value passion, professionalism, and the desire to grow - because when our associates and their families thrive, our hotel thrives. Associates enjoy a complimentary meal each shift, free parking, and meaningful opportunities for career development within both the hotel and the broader HEI portfolio.

Join us as we write the next chapter of a Houston legacy—your future could be part of something extraordinary.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

We value U.S. military experience.

Compensation

• Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Provide guests exceptional service in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Greet guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and/or restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
• Record the details of the order from the guests, repeating the order to the guest to check for accuracy.
• Input the order into the Point of Sale computer to inform the kitchen of the particulars in the order being placed.
• When complete, retrieve orders up to 30 lbs. from kitchen, confirm its accuracy, lift and deliver to guest along with appropriate condiments.
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Market and serve upon request any dessert items or specialty coffees.
• Operate the Point of Sale procedures to pre-check order and close out the check.
• Present the check to guest promptly.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings, service ware and menu items.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport large trays weighing up to 30lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and learn Point of Sale procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public, etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.

Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.