Server - Seaworthy

hriproperties; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnett Hotel in New Orleans is seeking a full-time server for the Seaworthy team, offering a vibrant dining and coastal seafood experience near the French Quarter.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, following service sequences, handling payments, ringing orders in Micros, and upselling offerings while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; hospitality coursework preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a server in a similar-sized restaurant.
• Certifications (ServSafe, TiPS) preferred.
• Ability to comply with physical demands and maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival.
• Follow established service sequence for consistent food & beverage experiences.
• Handle payment for guest purchases in compliance with PCI and cash handling procedures.
• Ring guest orders through Micros POS accurately.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Communicate needs to management and work with the team.
• Maintain knowledge of outlet menu and hours of operation.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies.
• Upsell items to guests.
• Verify guests' identification for age compliance.
• Perform side work and keep station clean and organized.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Time management

Guest service

Math skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality coursework

Job description

234 rooms | 16,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: contemporary rooms, rooftop pool, five signature dining venues, vibrant communal spaces.

A restored Art Deco hotel just steps from the New Orleans French Quarter, The Barnett offers an authentic New Orleans experience with curated events, live music, and standout food and beverage. Its versatile meeting and event spaces, combined with proximity to the Caesars Superdome, create an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

Housed in a historic 19th century Creole townhome built in 1832, Seaworthy showcases wild-caught, sustainably harvested oysters from American waters-including the Gulf Coast, East Coast, and West Coast-alongside locally sourced fish and game. Part of The Barnett Hotel, we are looking for a full-time server for the Seaworthy team.

CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Warmly greet and acknowledge guests upon arrival.
• Follow established Hotel service sequence for consistent food & beverage guest experiences.
• Handle payment for guests purchases in compliance with Hotel & PCI and cash handling procedures.
• Properly ring guest orders through the POS system (Micros)
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Work with a spirit of teamwork. Communicate needs and ideas to management.
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of the outlet menu.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
• Upsell items to guests.
• Properly check all guests' identification to ensure legal age compliance.
• Perform side work as needed.
• Keep server station clean and organized.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution.
• Have superb time management skills.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all hotel services/features and hours of operation.
• Other language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below.
• Knowledge and understanding of Atelier & Ace Culture & initiatives
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• If applicable, must meet any required minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required, any college courses in hospitality management or similar is preferred. Minimum 2 years previous experience working as a server in a similar-sized restaurant. Additional restaurant experience (host, food runner, bus person, etc.) preferred. Additional certifications (ServSafe, TiPS, etc.) preferred.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, and REASONING ABILITIES

• Ability to understand guests' service needs & requests.
• Ability to acknowledge guests' requests in a polite manner.
• Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred).
• Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sit, walk, and stand continuously.
• Lift / carry 25lbs (frequently) and 50lbs (occasionally)
• Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Use dominant hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and m