Madera Restaurant Server

Rosewood Sand Hill • Menlo Park, CA

405d • $34,736 - $34,736 • Onsite

About The Position

The Madera Restaurant Server is responsible for providing an exceptional dining experience for guests at the restaurant. This includes taking and serving food and beverage orders, preparing specific food items at the table, and ensuring the restaurant area is well-maintained. The server must adhere to hotel specifications and standards while maintaining positive guest relations and handling payments efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Minimum three years' experience in restaurant service.
• Hotel operational exposure (i.e. F&B) preferred.
• Experience with a luxury or ultra-luxury property or brand preferred.
• Diploma/Some College or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.

Nice To Haves

• California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certificate & California Food Handler Card, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving.
• Maintain complete knowledge of VIPs as determined by Hotel & Residents.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
• Use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Complete opening side duties as assigned: Check quality and amount of all restaurant stock and supplies using checklist.
• Requisition all necessary supplies and transport from storeroom to restaurant.
• Set tables according to service standards.
• Set up all condiments (butter, jellies, syrups, juices) and beverages (non-alcoholic) according to service standards.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of all silverware, glassware and chinaware for service.
• Prepare some cold food items (including cereals, fruits parfaits, nuts).
• Check cleanliness and condition of assigned station and service areas; rectify any deficiencies.
• Set up side station with supplies and equipment.
• Set up and check all equipment needed for table side service.
• Follow up on special arrangements to ensure compliance with such.
• Take guests' food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.
• Record order of guest following departmental service procedures.
• Input order into system and ensure transmission of food orders is verified by kitchen.
• Communicate additional meal requirements and special requests to the kitchen.
• Set up and check all equipment needed for table side service.
• Prepare all Table Side dishes and drinks.
• Check storage areas for proper supplies, organization and cleanliness.
• Legibly document orders when system is down and distribute food orders to kitchen.
• Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to guest in accordance with the departmental standards.
• Open and serve wine/champagne bottles in accordance with departmental standards.
• Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards.
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Handle guest complaints following the six-step procedure and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Guide the activities of the assigned Server Assistant to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Present guest checks and process payments through the Cashier.
• Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies/procedures.
• Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
• Complete closing side duties: Properly store all reusable goods.
• Breakdown all goods as specified in departmental standards.
• Clean all equipment as assigned in the side duties.
• Restock items for next service.
• Exhibit a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow employees.

Benefits

• Pay scale of $16.70/hour plus commissions, bonuses, upsell incentives, tips, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Associate degree