Restaurant Server - Part-time - Weekends

Food Server

At Sonesta, great dining experiences are all about connection, energy, and exceptional service. As a Food Server, you'll help create memorable moments for guests by delivering attentive hospitality, personalized service, and outstanding food & beverage experiences across our restaurants, lounges, banquets, or dining outlets. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoys interacting with people, and loves creating experiences guests genuinely remember. If you're outgoing, service-driven, and passionate about hospitality we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Provide friendly, attentive, and professional food & beverage service to guests across restaurants, lounge, banquet, and dining operations.
• Take guest orders accurately, answer menu questions, make recommendations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences throughout service.
• Serve food and beverages according to hotel service standards, presentation guidelines, and timing expectations.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, beverages, wine selections, promotions, and daily specials.
• Process guest transactions, payments, and POS system operations accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor guest satisfaction throughout dining experiences and respond quickly and professionally to guest requests or concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across dining rooms, service stations, tables, and guest-facing areas.
• Support opening duties, closing side work, banquet setup, and operational readiness throughout shifts.
• Partner closely with Culinary, Bartenders, Food Runners, Banquets, and Food & Beverage leadership teams to support smooth operations.
• Follow food safety standards, sanitation procedures, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and hotel operational policies at all times.
• Support upselling initiatives, promotions, and guest engagement opportunities that drive revenue and enhance the dining experience.
• Help create a welcoming, energetic, and team-oriented atmosphere aligned with Sonesta's People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned

What great looks like

• Previous restaurant, hotel, banquet, hospitality, food service, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, dining etiquette, POS systems, and responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a high-energy hospitality team.
• Food Handler Certification, TIPS Certification, or alcohol service certification preferred where applicable.
• A passion for hospitality, guest engagement, teamwork, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event support as needed.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
• Free parking
• Free shift meal
• $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
• Fun, family environment
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels world-wide)
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Before You Apply

To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.