PM Server
Magnolia Hotels · Houston, TX · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Set assigned stations according to the set design prior to the start of the serving period.
- Maintain stocked and clean serving stations during service, including china, glass, silver, food, and beverage.
- Greet arriving guests within the designated time frame.
- Bus tables as guests depart, clear, clean, and reset for other guests.
- Practice suggestive selling for all food and beverage orders.
- Utilize correct timing for placing food orders, delivering food, condiments, etc.
- Handle special requests from guests.
- Correctly enter orders into the point of sale system, including accurate billing (room charge, cash, or credit card).
- Verify legal drinking age before serving alcoholic beverages; ask for identification if in doubt.
- Follow TIPS procedures for guest alcohol consumption.
- Maintain clean and organized menus for the proper service period.
- Complete opening and closing side duties.
- Maintain cleanliness of restaurant seating and serving areas during service.
- Adhere to hotel food sanitation policies and procedures when handling food and beverage.
- Practice proper service recovery techniques to resolve guest issues to their satisfaction.
- Escalate unresolved issues or problems with food/beverage products to management.
- Follow Food & Beverage department safety standards, particularly in the kitchen area.
- Properly handle all chemicals and cleaning agents, especially around food.
- Report any injury, no matter how minor, to a supervisor or manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks in other Food & Beverage or hotel departments.
Qualifications
- Previous food and beverage serving experience in a full-service restaurant or lounge.
- Experience with computerized point of sale systems and cash handling.
- Ability to follow hotel food and beverage policies on sanitation, portion control, serving, storing, and food handling.
- Willingness to interact with guests in a friendly and welcoming manner throughout the shift.
- Willingness to assist in all areas of the Food & Beverage department.
- Physical ability to perform the functions of the position.