Part-Time Server (Ojo Caliente)

Ojo Spa Resorts•Ojo Caliente, NM

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is seeking friendly, efficient Part-Time Servers for its Artesian Restaurant. The resort, nestled in the captivating high desert, is a luxurious and tranquil retreat known for its natural mineral springs, which have been attracting visitors for centuries due to their healing and rejuvenating properties. It offers a unique blend of relaxation, wellness, and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for those seeking a serene and rejuvenating getaway. The company is dedicated to gracious hospitality, learning, and teamwork, committed to creating exceptional experiences for both guests and employees. Its culture is rooted in authenticity, diversity, excellence, gratitude, happiness, integrity, mindfulness, respect, and teamwork. The Server's most critical role is to anticipate guests’ needs and fulfill them, managing the table, the meal, and the guest experience to the highest level of quality and service. This involves preparing tables, describing menu items and responding to questions, eliciting information as to guests’ special dietary needs, taking orders, serving food and drinks, and removing dinnerware from the table in a timely and gracious manner. The Server works in close collaboration with other restaurant staff, follows established health and safety standards, and strives to provide a memorable dining experience.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience as a server, preferably in hospitality, fine dining, and/or a farm-to-table environment
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Valid New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit is required before hire
Punctuality and reliability are critical
Ability to work proactively to ensure the best possible guest experience
Ability to work effectively in an environment where the pace may vary
Ability to stand for eight or more hours per day, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
Manual dexterity
Auditory and visual skills
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Ability to write neatly in English

Responsibilities

Anticipate guests’ needs and fulfill them
Manage the table, the meal, and the guest experience to the highest level of quality and service
Prepare tables
Describe menu items and respond to questions
Elicit information as to guests’ special dietary needs
Take orders
Serve food and drinks
Remove dinnerware from the table in a timely and gracious manner
Work in close collaboration with other restaurant staff
Follow established health and safety standards
Strive to provide a memorable dining experience

Benefits

Mission based company with values you can trust
Medical
Dental
Vision
Generous 401k (with employer match) after applicable waiting periods
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles
Numerous Growth & Developmental Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Discounted Employee Lunch
Free Lunch/Dinner on Thanksgiving & Christmas
Employee Appreciation Lunches
Above and Beyond Awards - Ojo Bucks for eligible employees
Soak in the Springs for FREE (Monday - Thursday). Free to employee and one guest (over age 13)
40% off Spa Treatments (includes private pools and private Ojitos)
40% off at the Restaurants
20% off at the Gift Shops
Discounted Lodging Rate
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Yoga Workshops (if space available) (Ojo Caliente)
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