About the position
Sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort boasts breathtaking views and instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur. 156-rooms, 4 diamond, 3 outlets, a lazy river and beach front? Yes please! We are a fun, fast paced, diverse team and an upbeat place with a great atmosphere. We have a lot of fun working together and we believe that our team is the key to our success! At Pelican, we often celebrate our employees’ accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests with a warm and friendly demeanor.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders, providing recommendations as needed.
- Serve food and drinks promptly while ensuring presentation meets beach service standards.
- Maintain knowledge of menu items, including ingredients and preparation methods.
- Handle customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and high-quality food delivery.
- Uphold food handling and safety standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the beach table area.
Requirements
- Must be able and willing to work directly on the beach and enthusiastically withstand Florida temperatures.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
- Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must possess basic computational ability.
- Knowledge of table service standards.
- Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
- Ability to describe all menu items and methods of preparation.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be legally allowed to work in the United States.
- Be available to work a flexible work schedule, to include weekends and holidays.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is preferred, particularly in fine dining or beach settings.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Knowledge of food handling practices and dietary restrictions is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues across various departments.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits
- 401K (and 401K matching)
- Paid time off
- Insurance to include health, medical, vision, dental, hospital coverage, employee assistance program, life and accidental death, pet, and short-term disability
- HUGE employee discounts
- Multiple parking options
- One free meal during your shift
- Many recognition programs
- Referral programs
- Growth opportunities
