Seasonal Restaurant Server - The National at Coury Hospitality

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Customer Service, Food Knowledge, Wine Knowledge, Math Skills, Sanitation Knowledge, Point Of Sale Operation, Fast-Paced Mobility, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management, Positive Attitude, Professionalism, Sales Skills

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Why Work at The National? A career at The National, Autograph Collectionmeans working at one of the most breathtaking luxury hotels in Oklahoma City. Located in the historic First National Center, this stunning hotel features 146 guest rooms, the award-winning Tellers Italian restaurant, and The Great Hall, an iconic social and event space. Employees at The National take pride in delivering refined hospitality in an awe-inspiring setting, where history meets modern elegance. Join The National’s Holiday Team! This position is being offered specifically for our exciting Holiday Season at The National, Autograph Collection. It is a Seasonal opportunity, perfect for those who want to be part of the magic during the busiest and most festive time of year. While the role is intended as a temporary position, there is potential for it to transition into a permanent opportunity based on performance and business needs. DEPARTMENT: Food and Beverage REPORTS TO: Restaurant Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: If a station in the dining room is a symphony, the server is its conductor. Servers are responsible for leading and maintaining the communication between the entire service team, while also being the primary presence at the table. Servers must be able to delegate and prioritize quickly and constantly. Servers take control and ownership of every guest’s experience. Servers have a high degree of emotional intelligence and deliver thoughtful, empathy-driven service as a result of this. They have a strong, confident presence at the table that is derived from their comprehensive food, wine and spirits knowledge. RESPONSIBILITIES: Greets guests within 1 minute of being seated. Leads guests through all aspects of the dining experience. Provides gracious and professional food and beverage service in an efficient manner. Also responsible for answering questions, suggestively selling, and creating an upbeat atmosphere for guests. Must be knowledgeable of the menu, brands, prices and options, as wells the restaurant’s promotions and specials. Takes guest beverage and/or food orders and inputs orders accurately in the point-of-sale (POS) system. Communicates all allergy and dietary restriction information clearly on tickets. Retrieves and delivers food and beverage orders in a timely manner. Replenishes beverages and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service. Serves alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations. Clears plates at the appropriate time and always asks for help in doing so when the clear can’t be completed by one person. Responsible for crumbing the table whenever it is appropriate during the meal. Makes certain the serving station is well-stocked at all times. Presents the check and responsible for all transactions including receiving payment and accurately counting back change. Keeps the table areas and bar clean, orderly and properly stocked. Clears and resets tables. Gives every table a sincere thank you and farewell. Responds graciously to guest service issues and reports the situation to Restaurant Management. Conduct oneself in a professional manner with the awareness that all actions and communications are within guests’ view. Maintains a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude provides our customers with the highest quality care and service. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager. Furthermore, tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Ability to think and communicate clearly in high pressure situations. · Ability to move quickly and gracefully throughout the dining room. · Demonstrate basic math skills with excellent reading, writing and verbal communication skills. · Knowledgeable of the menu, ingredients and cooking techniques. Knowledgeable of drink recipes and pricing. · Ability to confidently make food and beverage pairing recommendations. · Ability to execute professional wine service. · Knowledgeable of pre-check register operation. · Knowledgeable of computer operations and ordering procedures. · Knowledgeable of basic sanitation. · Ability to effectively communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors. · Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality. EXPERIENCE: · Previous bartending, serving and/or customer service experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Ability to stand and exert fact paced mobility for periods of 4 hours or more with a high energy level · Abe able to lift 15-30 pounds and exert fast-paced mobility between the dining room and kitchen for periods of up to 4 hours in length.

Responsibilities

Servers are responsible for leading and maintaining communication between the service team while being the primary presence at the table. They ensure a high-quality dining experience by providing professional food and beverage service and addressing guest needs promptly.