Server - The Burleigh

Kennebunkport Inn; Kennebunkport (ME); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k employer match

Discounted hotel rates

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kennebunkport Inn’s The Burleigh in Kennebunkport, ME is seeking friendly servers to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a coastal hospitality setting. You will greet guests, take orders, deliver courses, handle payments, and contribute to a warm, polished dining room environment.

Candidates should be service-driven, energetic, and capable of upselling, with strong knowledge of beverages and safety procedures. Flexible hours include weekdays and weekends to support peak business periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent guest service mindset and communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas according to standard and seasonally for The Burleigh.
• Greet guests, take beverage and food orders, and input into POS for preparation.
• Deliver food and beverages, check satisfaction, present check, and process payment.
• Upsell where possible and engage guests to increase return visits.
• Move tables and chairs to enable space as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas and workspaces and restock stations.
• Complete pre-service tasks and ensure awareness of allergy information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wine, beer, and alcoholic offerings.

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) system

Job description

Description

Join the team at The Burleigh in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine, and be part of a dynamic dining experience that blends coastal charm with elevated hospitality. We're seeking friendly, attentive, and service-driven Servers who are passionate about creating memorable guest experiences. In this role, you'll bring energy and professionalism to the dining room, guiding guests through our menu, delivering exceptional service, and contributing to the warm, welcoming atmosphere The Burleigh is known for.

Job Summary:

• Set up dining areas according to standard based on service periods, as well as exterior dining spaces seasonally.
• Greet guests, take beverage and food orders, and place into Point-of-Sale system for preparation. Deliver food and beverages to guests, check for satisfaction and ensure guests have everything they need, present check for payment, and process payment.
• Seek ways to elevate service at each touchpoint. Up selling where possible. Engage to increase return guests. Consider added F&B/service for VIPs and special occasions. Encourage positive online reviews.
• Follow all credit card processing and cash handing policies. Responsible for all payments of service and goods, and any cash collected. Complete shift check out and cash drops with lead/manager. Follow all tip/service charge distribution policies.
• Move tables and chairs as needed to set up dining room according to standard.
• Perform continuous cleaning of dining areas and workspaces including clearing tables of dirty glass/tableware and bringing to appropriate dish areas/bar areas, wipe and sanitizing tables, sweep and mopping floors, wiping down chairs and booths, wiping tray stands, menus, and other service area organization.
• Complete all assigned side work task lists to include but not limited to polishing glassware and flatware, folding napkins, preparing bread and coffee, re-stocking stations, deep cleaning tasks, taking out trash, bagging/removal of soiled linens, stocking printer paper, etc.
• Complete all pre-service tasks to include but not limited to filling of ice bins, cutting fruit for garnishes, stocking service refrigerators with cream, milk, and water, refilling of salt, pepper, sugars, coffee, and espresso.
• Knowledge of table and seat numbers at all times.
• Responsible for strong beverage knowledge, with ability to make suggestions to guests and inform offerings.
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and safety in preparation. Communicate allergy concerns to guests.
• Have a strong working knowledge of wine, beer, and alcohol offerings.
• Understand and practice all safety and security procedures, including Evacuation Procedures, Accident Reporting, Right to Know Law, Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Violence Policies.
• Work effectively with other personnel in a positive, professional manner.
• Professionally handle guest complaints, solve problems, apologize/emphasize during guest complaints, follow up. Communicate any elevated complaints that cannot be resolved with Food & Beverage management.
• Demonstrate a team-focused attitude and encourage collaboration.
• Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including both weekdays and weekends.

About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time- and Full-Time employees.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Why Join our team? Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.

As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like-minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand-picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.

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