Lounge Server

Salamander Employer DC, LLC•Washington, DC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees. All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values. We specialize in the management of Four and Five Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
A minimum of 6 months experience as a server in a full service establishment.
Must be minimum age to serve alcohol.
Must have a valid Food Safety certification.
Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.
Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
Must be available as early as 10am every day for opening at 11am.
This position requires availability from 10am until close of the lounge and bar, and requires availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Responsible alcohol vendor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Take orders for and serve all food and beverage requests, using suggestive selling techniques.
Clear tables during service.
Ensure station and table set-ups are complete and perform various side duties as assigned by the F&B Operations Manager.
Demonstrate a complete knowledge and understanding of the sequence of service, food and beverage core values, and Salamander DC service standards.
Have full and complete knowledge of the menu and the wine list. The server should have knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods and garnishes for all dishes, to be able to guide the guest through the menu and make any suggestions or recommendations in the guests’ interest.
Be aware of all cashiering procedures and the handling of all payment methods.
Understand and follow all procedures and policies as stated in the Cash Handling Policy.
Work effectively with all Service Professionals, such as culinary, server assistants ensuring efficient and effective teamwork.
Ensure that all work areas and stations are kept clean and tidy at all times
Perform all opening, side and closing duties as well as all daily and weekly duties to the set standards as outlined in the Departmental Training Manual.
Attend pre-shift, weekly and monthly meetings to be well-informed about events, promotions and other news concerning Salamander DC
Understand how to operate the equipment used in the outlet and to protect all assets in the outlet and in the hotel.
Assist all guests (internal and external) with any inquiries or requests in a pleasant, helpful manner.
Actively participate in and follow all health and safety policies and procedures set out for Salamander DC
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions, to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.