Bartender/Restaurant Server - Bluefin Grille - Providence Marriott Downtown

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Job Title:Bartender/Restaurant Server
Location:Providence Marriott Downtown
Department:Bluefin Grille
Reports to: Restaurant Manager
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to: ProvidenceMarriottHR@marriottprovidence.com
Position Summary:
Full Time Position. Must be able to work a mix of AM and PM Shifts.
Must have knowledge in both bartending and serving. To effectively promote and sell the Bluefin beverages and menu and provide an outstanding service experience for our guests.
Benefits:
GREAT hotel discounts for friends, family and yourself! Benefits Includes: 401K, Paid time off, Sick time, Dental and Medical Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance
Essential Functions:

• Greet guests upon arrival and make them feel welcome.
• Accurately take all food and beverage orders.
• Speak in front of groups. (I.e. describing specials.)
• Answer all questions about cooking methods, menu items, specials and prices of all menu items.
• Check food to ensure that appearance, temperature and portions are correct and deliver the food orders in a timely fashion.
• Prepare the guest check accurately and present it to the guest following standard handling procedures.
• Collect payment form the guest and make accurate change as necessary.
• Clean, clear, and re-set all service items and complete side-work checklists.
• Clean and re-stock all service items and complete side-work checklists.
• Assist in seating and greeting the guest also answering Bluefin telephone as needed.
• Absolute commitment to improved Guest Satisfaction Scores.
• Attendance as scheduled is required.

Experience:
One year server experience in a high volume or fine dining restaurant or dining facility.
Skills:

• Effective and clear communication skills
• Professional and friendly hospitality skills
• Practice food safe handling procedures
• Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages
• TIPS trainable
• Ability to work with the Micro’s computer system
• Able to multi-task and organize multiple orders, thoughts, and tasks within the same given time

Environment:
Hearing: Must be able to take guest orders and hear guest requests
Vision: Must be able to check for food accuracy and be able to assess guest body language or expressions.
Speech: Must be able to explain food items and specials.
Literacy: Must be able to write and communicate orders.
Equipment:
Toaster, espresso machine, coffee machine, blender, Micros computer terminal, heat lamp, mop / bucket, cleaning chemicals, dustpan / broom
Physical Requirements:
Bending and lifting food trays of up to 40lbs, continually moving at a fast pace, continuous standing for the full shift, able to climb stairs, able to carry hot and cold food items.
I have read the job description above and understand the requirements. I have the ability to perform all of the functions listed above. Furthermore, I understand that this is not to be construed as an employment contract, nor does this job description necessarily include all the essential functions of the position. The hotel reserves the right to modify, add or remove elements from this job description at any time.
Providence Marriott Downtown 354 Rooms
One Orms Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02904, USA
Managed by Meyer Jabara Hotels: https://www.meyerjabarahotels.com
N.B. Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.
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Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Life insurance