AM Restaurant Server/Buffet Host

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

The AM Restaurant Server/Buffet Host will interact with guests and ensure they have a great dining experience with Holiday Inn KCI in our casual dining establishment, Burger Theory!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up the Breakfast Buffet with food, beverages, and other supplies/utensils before breakfast hours begin; disassemble the Buffet after breakfast hours have ended.
• Ensure cleanliness of the Breakfast Buffet and surrounding areas before, during, and after breakfast hours.
• Maintain food safety standards and proper food handling procedures.
• Ensure that the buffet remains well stocked during breakfast hours.
• Monitor and replenish Breakfast Buffet items as needed.
• Ensure customers receive a great dining experience by acknowledging, greeting, and thanking all guests; take initiative in resolving guest challenges, and involve a supervisor when needed.
• Maintain proper dining experience by delivering items, fulfilling customer requests, offering drinks, removing dishes, replenishing utensils, and refilling glasses.
• Obtain revenues, issue receipts to customers, accept payments, and return change as needed; accurately process all cash and credit card transactions using established procedures.
• Perform all pre-shift and/or post-shift cleaning/preparation tasks, such as cleaning tables, laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments, sweeping floors, etc.
• Assist with the completion of basic cleaning tasks as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards as well as IHG Service Standards.
• Communicate other products and services available at the hotel upon guest inquiry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous serving experience is preferred.
• Cash handling experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.  
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in Basic English.
• Food Handlers Card is a bonus.
• ServerSafe Card is a bonus.
• Must have a high level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs.

Schedule (may vary):

• Part-Time
• AM Shift, 5am-11am
• Weekend availability needed
• Holidays as needed
• Overtime as needed

Pay: $9.00 - $12.00/hour, plus tips

IHG One Pass Perk:

As a member of the IHG Family of brands, Holiday Inn KCI Airport/Atwell Suites KCI employees are eligible to book discounted stays at IHG-branded hotels around the world using the IHG One Pass Program! Even more exciting, you can also share your benefits with the people you care about most. With the IHG One Pass program you get to select Pass Holders – your Plus One shares many of the same benefits you get, and Five Friends share access to the IHG One Pass Friends Rate.