Restaurant Server

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 Hotel Forty Five, owned by IDP Properties and Mainsail Lodging & Development, is a 94-room boutique hotel in Macon, Georgia. Joining Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, an exceptional collection of independent hotels and resorts with unique personalities and spirit, Hotel Forty Five celebrates the building’s original character and historic significance. Hotel Forty Five boasts three different dining concepts, Loom, Hightales Rooftop Bar and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar. Occupying one of downtown Macon’s few remaining historic high-rises, the boutique hotel is aptly named after its location on an iconic 45-degree angle, formed by Cherry and First Streets with Cotton Avenue.
Our Servers will be responsible serving the guest in a gracious and professional manner that represents the highest standards; ensuring exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance to Loom standards and the Tribute Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development. Breakfast and dinner shifts available. Full and part time openings available.

What you will do

·  Work as part of a team with all team members within the hotel

·  Serves guests in an efficient courteous manner following the proper steps of service

·  Set up tables with items needed for service such as salt, pepper, cutlery, glassware, dishware

·  Handle your station, or when situations arise, ability to let manager/supervisor know ahead of time so as not to affect the guest experience

·  Wine knowledge to include grape varietals and intermediate wine pairing with food

·  Baseline cocktail knowledge to include classic cocktail recipes and recipes of in-house cocktails as trained by bar staff and management

·  Knowledge of all menu items to include: prep time, preparations, sauces, allergies, and accompaniments

·  Follow cash handling procedures, and must be able to explain shortages and overages

·  Follow the proper steps of service consistently with every table as outlined in training manual

·  Upsell items to guests at all interactions

·  Perform other duties as management requests to service our guests

What we’re looking for

·  High School diploma or higher

·  1+ years’ experience in hospitality/serving position, preferably in upscale or fine dining restaurant

·  Possess extensive food, wine, and cocktail knowledge.

·  Excellent customer service and communication skills

·  Ability to use POS (point of sale) system – MICROS

 

What skills you’ll need

·  Ability to use technology, e.g. tablets

·  Make sound judgments quickly

·  Ability to work long hours as needed

·  Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

·  Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

·  Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor

Physical demands you’ll need

·  Ability to stand for extended periods of time, potentially under a heat lamp

·  Corrected vision to normal range

·  Ability to walk and bend

·  Able to lift 25 lbs.