full-timeCharleston

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Location

Charleston

Type

full-time

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About this role

An inspiring career awaits you!  The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. The collection's captivating hotels feature curated art, original music, unique architecture and stories around every corner, all located in destinations people want to be. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we are committed to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired!

 

Grand Performers in qualifying roles may enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

The overall objective and purpose of the Server position are to provide hospitable service to our guests. The incumbent is responsible for serving food and beverage to our guests to create an exceptional guest experience. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the company's mission, core values, standards, and goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard nomenclature
  • Operate the telephone system, answering calls within three (3) rings, using the correct salutation and telephone etiquette
  • Maintain the integrity of the guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information and key control
  • Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items, beer, liquor, and wine
  • Clears and resets counters or tables after each course.
  • Assists dining room servers in the food and beverage service, sets tables, keeps menus clean and maintains a clean table between servings and menu knowledge. 
  • Assists with providing tables with beverages.
  • Removes solid linens and replaces them with clean linen.
  • Transports dirty dishes to the dishwashing station.
  • Polish silver and glass as needed.
  • Present menu, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food and beverage.
  • Explain, pair and recommend wine from the wine list
  • Serve food and beverage in a genuine, friendly, professional, and efficient manner consistent with the Kessler image and standards.
  • Relays orders to the kitchen through POS and helps serve courses from kitchen and service bars.
  • Total’s bill and accepts payment.
  • Proficiently utilizes the property management systems and follows cash handling procedures.
  • Clears and resets tables at conclusion of each course
  • Sets up the dining room in a thorough and swift manner
  • Complete opening and closing procedures as well as daily side-work
  • Inventory and restock supplies as needed
  • Maintain complete knowledge in the use of all office equipment, property management systems, and access according to specifications
  • Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes
  • Maintain complete knowledge and comply with company policies and procedures
  • Maintain neat, clean, and professional appearance according to standards
  • Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions
  • Welcome and acknowledge guests with disabilities and follow proper procedures to accommodate needs.
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship and support the team to achieve our goals
  • Attend required training and meetings
  • All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
  • Knowledge of guest service etiquette and proper food and beverage serving techniques
  • Ability to perform all tasks related to restaurant server and proficiently use job-related software, property management systems, and office equipment
  • Ability to remain calm in various situations, use sound judgment and effectively solve problems
  • Ability to work quickly, prioritize, and maintain service at multiple tables at a time
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals
  • Ability to demonstrate cash handling procedures and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, upgrades, and percentages
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below represent observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.
  • Knowledge of guest service etiquette and proper food and beverage serving techniques
  • Ability to perform all tasks related to the bartender and proficiently use job-related software, property management systems, and office equipment 
  • Ability to remain calm in various situations, use sound judgment and effectively solve problems
  • Ability to work quickly, prioritize, and maintain service at multiple guests at a time
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals
  • Ability to demonstrate cash handling procedures and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, upgrades, and percentages
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma, GED Degree, or related training equivalent - required
  • 1+ year of relevant work experience in similar scope and title – required
  • Experience within luxury brand/markets - required
  • Student or graduate of hotel management – preferred
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
  • Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
  • Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of or less than 40 hours with or without notice.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to see, hear, reach, use fingers to handle and feel, and stand and walk up to 8 hours daily.
  • Push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs.  
  • While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation, which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.
The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Other facts

Tech stack
Guest Service Etiquette,Food and Beverage Serving Techniques,Problem Solving,Cash Handling Procedures,Communication Skills,Menu Knowledge,Teamwork,Sanitation Standards,Time Management,Professional Appearance,Telephone Etiquette,Inventory Management,Customer Interaction,Wine Pairing,Service Efficiency,Attention to Detail

About Grand Bohemian Charleston

An inspiring collection of hotels, restaurants, and experiences await.

Created by Richard Kessler, we are a visionary hospitality brand and the founding members of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Everything we do is meant to inspire. We spark curiosity when our extraordinary people invite guests to wander-through captivating hotels, inspired dining, art galleries, signature spas, cooking schools, wine blending and exceptional events. Each is artfully unique and delivered with its own Bohemian twist.

We create an inspired career. We never stop growing which means you won't either. When you're in, we're all in together. And when you're part of Kessler, you're part of a passionate group of visionaries who believe in our brand and our mission to create extraordinary throughout every hotel, restaurant and experience. It's a step away from what you know. And steps above where you've been before.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitality

What you'll do

  • The Server is responsible for providing hospitable service to guests by serving food and beverages to create an exceptional guest experience. They must maintain a high level of service in alignment with the company's mission and standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Server do at Grand Bohemian Charleston?

As a Server at Grand Bohemian Charleston, you will: the Server is responsible for providing hospitable service to guests by serving food and beverages to create an exceptional guest experience. They must maintain a high level of service in alignment with the company's mission and standards..

Why join Grand Bohemian Charleston as a Server?

Grand Bohemian Charleston is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Server position at Grand Bohemian Charleston remote?

The Server position at Grand Bohemian Charleston is based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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