Food and Beverage Server

White Oak Conservation•Yulee, FL

About The Position

To perform all duties associated with food and beverage service and guest relations as it pertains to lodges, guest houses and unique events. The food and beverage server are responsible for creating an exceptional and memorable guest experience all while informing our guests of our conservation mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; any schooling for hospitality-based careers preferred.
Minimum of three years of general food service/hospitality work experience.
Knowledge of food service practice and procedures, and safe food handling, preferred.
Decision-making skills.
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Can easily adapt to changing priorities and interruptions.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds.
Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensures guests receive the finest quality food and beverage service while providing a positive, professional attitude and appearance.
Maintains cleanliness and product quality standards of guest lodges and cottages, public spaces, restrooms and banquet/meeting/conference rooms for food and beverage service.
In coordination with the supervisor, chef, and other team members, performs the necessary duties executing all food and beverage services in a professional manner in accordance with standard procedures.
Serves breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, meal drop offs etc.
Participates in the prep, set-up of function rooms for all meals, events, and services to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silverware, glassware, and chinaware etc. according to the event specifications.
Maintains accurate knowledge of food and beverage menu options and availability.
Knows the necessary contacts, radio numbers and phone numbers to assist and familiarize guests with the facility and our mission.
Stock and Un-stock cottages with all required food and beverage items.
Check guest daily/overnight information and plan accordingly.
Assists in the drop off, pick up and laundering linens.
Creates plant and floral arrangements for daily meal service, events and enhance the atmosphere of the cottages.
Assists Guest Relations by greeting guests, bartending, and attending the Gilman Hall bar area.
Communicates function specifications, procedures and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, Café Staff, Guest Relations, Operations, Maintenance and Housekeeping.
Participates in the breakdown of the function room and ensures proper storage of service items.
Assists other departments on property during off peak times.
Practices proper food handling methods, safety procedures and ensure all designated service work areas are kept clean and up to standard.