WS Restaurant Server - part time

Valor Hospitality - The Lodge at Gulf State Park; Woodside (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount

Uniforms Provided

Health/Dental/Vision/Life

Paid PTO

401k Match

Food Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality - The Lodge at Gulf State Park is seeking an energetic server to ensure guests enjoy a seamless dining experience. You will greet guests, take orders, and deliver food and drinks while maintaining high standards of service and hospitality.

The role requires TIPs certification and 3–6 months in food/beverage settings, with strong English communication and teamwork. Opportunities include benefits, uniforms, and a supportive hotel environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Three to six months experience in food/beverage services.
• TIPs certification is required.
• Must read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers.
• Provide prompt, courteous service and accommodate special requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock as needed, including side-work.
• Memorize menu items and daily specials to answer questions and make recommendations.
• Ensure accuracy of guest checks and payments.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience by providing prompt and courteous food and beverage services to restaurant customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

Greet and take food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests. Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times. Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side-work as instructed. Memorize menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers. Maintain cleanliness standards in restaurant, wait- station, and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements. Control allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed. Receive proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company. Attend all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility. Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information to provide quality customer service. Present a clean and professional appearance at all times. Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always. Able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High school education or equivalent experience. Three - Six months experience in a food/beverage services environment or establishment. Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions. Must be TIPs certified. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages. Able to read, speak and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs. Stand continuously for long periods of time. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.