Restaurant Server Part-Time

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants - Huntington Beach, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Huntington Beach, CA

251-500 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The Restaurant Server position at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a part-time role focused on providing exceptional customer service in a dynamic restaurant environment. The server will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and emphasizes the importance of building relationships with guests to encourage repeat visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service by demonstrating excellent knowledge of all menu items.
• Serve food and beverages to guests in a punctual, courteous, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Act as an advocate for the restaurant and create personal experiences for guests.
• Greet and welcome guests and promptly attend to tables.
• Receive and take guest orders, processing them in the POS system quickly and accurately.
• Prepare and serve meal accompaniments to guests.
• Learn and maintain product knowledge of the food, wine, and beverage menus.
• Ensure guests have an enjoyable experience and relay complaints to management if necessary.
• Perform sidework and setup/breakdown of various stations.
• Assist with setting and bussing tables, taking to-go orders, and answering phones as needed.
• Attend all company and restaurant required trainings and meetings.
• Maintain constant communication with support staff and management.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a similar or supportive role is preferred.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant POS system is required.
• Must be able to calculate the accurate bill amount and handle credit card and money transactions properly.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences.
• Highly motivated and flexible with the ability to take initiative.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance