Full Time | AM Server

About the Hotel

The Omni Charlotte Hotel welcomes you with refined comfort and the warmth of true North Carolina hospitality. Perfectly situated in the heart of Charlotte’s financial district, this AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers both exceptional convenience for business travelers and easy access to the city’s top attractions. Connected to 12 city blocks through an enclosed sky bridge, the hotel places you just steps away from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Discovery Place, the Charlotte Convention Center, and the vibrant EpiCentre entertainment district.

Our associates thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment that fosters growth, mentorship, and pride in delivering exceptional service. We are guided each day by a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Wait on tables promptly, courteously, and serve guests with genuine care.
• Demonstrate full familiarity with menus and beverage offerings.
• Greet guests when entering the restaurant with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.
• Take orders and answer questions/offer suggestions on both food and beverage menu selections, including daily specials.
• Communicate with the culinary team regarding meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests.
• Record transactions in the MICROS system at time of order and adhere to cash handling standards.
• Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverage.
• Present accurate checks to guests and process payment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day.
• Complete station set-up and break-down, including all side work duties as assigned.
• Ensure tables are set up properly, including polishing and cleaning glasses.
• Provide service to guests according to Omni Moments of Service Standards.
• Be pleasant, smile, and greet all guests, using surnames when obtained.
• Clean, clear, and reset service areas.
• Protect the hotel from liability regarding overserving guests.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the restaurant manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year serving experience; high-volume sports/live entertainment bar experience preferred.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers and TABC certification—or obtain upon hire.
• Developed knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer with experience selling and presenting specialty mixed cocktails.
• Previous cash handling experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into MICROS.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up on guest requests and needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, service recovery, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Position requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, twisting, and consistent use of hands and arms.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.