Restaurant Server (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

Job Title

Provide fast and courteous service for food and beverages to guests and ensure quality of food and beverage presentation per established standards.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests' needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Returns

• Alert Outlet Management of any service and/or safety issue. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• May receive guest payments and process transactions as outlines in the cash and charge procedures as needed.

People

• Prepare food and beverages for service to hotel guests and present food according to established health presentation standards.

Guest Experience

• Greet all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner.

Responsible Business

• Clear and clean tables in a prompted and efficient manner. Clean and/or wipe down tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
• Perform side-work, and any other opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained with other duties as assigned

Qualification and Requirements

Basic reading and writing. Food service experience with general knowledge of restaurant operations.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handling food objects: plates, trays, glasses, etc.
• Moving about the restaurant
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The tipped hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $3.50. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well both inside and outside of work and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?