Server (FT, PT, On Call)

Server Position

As part of our food and beverage team, a server provides friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests. Position anticipated to start late April or early May.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Make specific beverage, appetizer, entre, and dessert recommendations for resort guests.
• Answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen and bar to guests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Pre-bus tables between each course.
• Perform side work during each shift as required by service station assignment.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain clean and stocked service and dining areas.
• Monitor, observe and check on guests during dining experience.
• Ensure we have exceeded our guest's experience in our food and service.
• Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job specifications:

Competencies:

• TIPS/TAMS certified. May be obtained after employment.
• Previous experience as a server a plus.
• POS experience a plus.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to maximize use of time, resources and technology.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company core values.

Education & experience:

• High school or equivalent.

Physical & other requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2025 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer. Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit