About this role
We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.
An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
Job Description Summary
The Restaurant Server (RS) is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the food service venues of the hotel. The Server sets-up, services, and breaks-down the food and beverage areas where they are assigned ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet and acknowledge all arriving guests in a prompt and professional manner. Engage and interact with guest as appropriate. Respond to all guests’ questions and requests.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of the food and beverage menu.
- Serve food and beverage orders after checking for correct temperature, appearance and portions. Refill when necessary.
- Operate POS system and ensure food orders are verified and transmitted in a prompt manner. Adhere to all cash handling and credit card policies and procedures.
- Periodically check-in with tables to ensure guests’ expectations are being met and exceeded.
- Maintain proper condition and cleanliness of dining areas, stations and servicing equipment.
- Complete all closing duties and reports as assigned.
- Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Work Environment
- Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
- Majority of work takes place indoors.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. kitchens, freezers.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of experience as a server in full service restaurant
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
- Previous front facing guest service experience required.
- Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
- Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Other facts
About Sonesta Hotels
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.
With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
What you'll do
- The Restaurant Server is responsible for delivering high-quality service in food and beverage areas, ensuring guest satisfaction. This includes greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas.
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