HOTEL RESTAURANT SERVER- Full Time

Stonebridge Hospitality Management•Basking Ridge, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Server serves food in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner to guests in the dining establishment, lounge, and banquet functions. The role maintains food and beverage quality and provides excellent guest service to create a positive dining experience. The position works primarily indoors and requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. It is full-time, non-exempt, and reports to the Restaurant Manager. Pay is $16 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

Prior experience as a server is preferred.
Ability to use arithmetic to total costs and make change.
Strong communication skills to provide information and service to guests.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, such as trays.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs. regularly and handle objects weighing up to 10 lbs. frequently.
Ability to reach, handle, talk, hear, and see as part of daily responsibilities.
Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a server.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of food and beverage quality and guest service.
Greet guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
Take drink orders, present menus, answer questions, and provide suggestions.
Recommend wine selections when appropriate.
Accurately relay orders to the kitchen and beverage services.
Observe guests to anticipate additional needs and provide timely service.
Clear and reset tables after guests depart.
Complete assigned side work and keep work and storage areas clean.
Understand and follow Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safety compliance.
Assist with setting up, cleaning, and refreshing function rooms when needed.
Attend department meetings to stay informed of service standards and expectations.