Servers

Server Position at Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is hiring for servers to join our Food & Beverage team. The job description includes service of food and/or beverage to include the order-taking and delivery of any food and/or beverage items. This task is to be handled in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Check station before, during and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness
• Greet the guests in a friendly and courteous manner and explain any specials and/or restaurant promotions for guest awareness.
• Record the details of the order from the guests, repeating the order to the guest to check for accuracy.
• Input the order to the Point-of-Sale computer to inform the kitchen of the particulars in the order being placed.
• When complete, retrieve order from kitchen, confirm its accuracy, lift and deliver to guest along with appropriate condiments. Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcohol beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Replenish beverages as necessary and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Market and serve upon request any dessert items or specialty coffees.
• Ascertain guest satisfaction and present check. Process checks per hotel procedures.

Supportive Functions

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Supplement the bus help in clearing and resetting the tables.
• Perform all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking side strands.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as answering telephone and taking room service orders, handle special guest requests, and greet and seat guests according to Hilton guidelines
• Attend required meetings and training.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table setting, service ware and menu items.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language sufficient to understand menus, special promotions, record orders, and communicate with guests to explain and record orders.
• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items.
• Ability to transport large trays weighing up to 40 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout shift.
• Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and learn Point of Sales procedures to pre-check order and close out the check.

Experience

Prefer 6 months to one-year previous serving experience. Prior hospitality experience preferred.

Grooming/Uniforms

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as part of the orientation process.

Shift

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift