Server Assistant - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

Server Assistant

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Server Assistant for the Hilton in Harrisburg, PA.

5 Hour Shifts Available! Peak hours are 5pm to 10pm.

Position Summary:

Sets and clears restaurant tables; stocks all service stations and assists food servers with table service to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The position requires performing the following essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Quickly clear dirty table settings and prepare table for resetting. Promptly and consistently reset all serviceware as prescribed.
• Assist in the stocking of server stations.
• Assist server with food & beverage service to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Transport all dirty tableware from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Other duties:

• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Folding napkins for all meal periods throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply.
• Perform all assigned sidework to include replenishing condiments and restocking sidestands in assistance to the food servers.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills, answering telephones and taking room service orders, handling special guest requests, helping to maintain and organize buffet, greeting and seating guests and ensuring guest satisfaction according to Hilton guidelines.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware.
• Ability to understand and communicate English to comprehend and respond to basic guest requests.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs. through a crowded room.
• Ability to move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs.

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bussing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The individual holding this position must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

Physical activity frequency sitting rare, walking constant, climbing stairs occasional, crouching/bending/stooping frequent, reaching frequent, grasping constant, pushing/pulling frequent, near vision constant, far vision constant, hearing constant, talking constant, smell occasional, taste rare, lifting/carrying (# lbs) frequent up to 50 lbs. Travel rare.

Materials / Equipment Used:

• Cleaning chemicals, standard restaurant equipment including soda gun, coffee machines and toasters.

Pay: $3.51 / hour + tips

Amazing Benefits at a Glance:

• Team driven and values based culture
• Same day pay available
• Employee assistance program
• Career growth opportunities/manager training program
• Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio
• Third party perks (movie tickets, attractions, other)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount
• Referral program