Outlet 1 Server
About Us
EVEN Hotel Brooklyn is a lifestyle hotel designed with wellness in mind, located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of downtown Brooklyn. Join a passionate team that works hard, has fun, and creates memorable experiences for guests and associates. As part of the HEI family, you’ll benefit from a culture that values team members, offering competitive compensation, benefits, PTO, health and wellness packages, robust retirement plans, travel perks, product and service discounts, and more. HEI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes candidates with military experience.
Overview
Provide guests exceptional service to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations while meeting or exceeding financial goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set‑up and cleanliness.
- Greet guests courteously, explain specials and restaurant promotions.
- Record order details, repeat the order to the guest for accuracy.
- Input orders into the Point of Sale (POS) system to inform the kitchen.
- Retrieve orders up to 30 lb from the kitchen, confirm accuracy, and deliver to guests with appropriate condiments.
- Abide by all state, federal, and corporate requirements for serving alcoholic beverages.
- Replenish beverages as needed and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
- Market and serve dessert items or specialty coffees upon request.
- Operate POS procedures to pre‑check orders and close out checks.
- Present the check to guests promptly.
- Comply with attendance rules and maintain regular availability.
- Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Willingness to “pitch‑in,” help co‑workers, and be a team player.
- Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
- Understanding of appropriate table settings, service ware, and menu items.
- Ability to remember, recite, and promote the variety of menu items.
- Capability to transport large trays weighing up to 30 lb through a crowded room continuously, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to operate beverage and toast equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers, and patrons.
- Operate a keyboard and learn POS procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; adapt communication style to suit different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and EyeMed).
- Vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
- Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
- Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability plans.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with matching contributions.
- Discounts through “YouDecide” and Hotel Room Discount programs.
- Specific details and eligibility vary by location and employment status.
Pay
Salary Range: $20.00 – $20.00 hourly. Tipped/Service Charge Eligible: Yes. Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible: No.