Server, Water

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Austin, TX, is seeking a polished Restaurant Server to join our WATR Restaurant team. You will deliver attentive service, answer guest requests, and help create a welcoming dining experience aligned with our standards.

The role requires prior serving experience, strong communication in English, and the ability to stand for long periods. Training for Food Handling will be provided, and we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to grow in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Prior serving experience.
• Organized and able to multitask.
• Reliable team player; adaptable to new situations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of full food and drink menu while making recommendations.
• Follow high standards of food product, sanitation, storage, and handling procedures.
• Observe guests’ dining experience to confirm satisfaction, responding promptly to any requests.
• Provide guest checks promptly and return receipts.
• Keeps all service and table areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Assist busser or fellow servers in clearing and resetting tables when needed.
• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests.
• Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by federal and state guidelines.
• Know and follow liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcohol.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Guarantee neat and quality service.
• Participate in daily shift meetings.
• Adhere to uniform & grooming standards.
• Follow cash handling and payment procedures; report issues; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and standards; maintain professional appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Embodies the Starwood Hotels vision and values.

Skills

Prior serving

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Lift 50 lbs

English proficiency

Standing for long

Food handling cert

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being.A job at 1 Hotels is about more than punching a clock. It's about changing the world - little by little. We're the world's first mission-driven hotel company and we've got some lofty goals. All we ask is that you bring your true self and do all the good you can!

Main Duties:

A Server in WATR Restaurant works effectively as part of the service team of the Restaurant/Bar. The Restaurant Server is primarily responsible, but not limited to, fulfilling all guest’s service needs according to 1 Hotel standards.

General Duties:

• Maintains a working knowledge of full food and drink menu while making recommendations
• Follow high standards of food product, sanitation, storage, and handling procedures
• Observe guests’ dining experience to confirm satisfaction, responding promptly to any requests
• Provides guest check promptly and returns receipt promptly
• Keeps all service and table areas clean, organized, and stocked
• Willingness to assists busser or fellow servers in clearing and resetting tables when needed
• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact respectable conversation and smiling
• Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
• Follow and adhere to all standards set forth by federal and state guidelines
• Have knowledge of state and federal liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcohol
• Perform other related activities as assigned by management
• Guarantee neat and quality service
• Participate in daily shift meetings
• Adhere to strict uniform & grooming standards
• Follow company cash handling and payment tendering procedures with care
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior serving experience
• Are organized and proficient at multitasking
• Are a reliable team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Food Handling certification (can be obtained during employment)

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodation, please visit People Operations.

Please note that your job description is not an exhaustive of tasks and duties, but serves a guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time.

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.