Server Assistant - Fine Dining - Calusso

About the Resort

South Florida’s Pier Sixty-Six Resort has returned to Fort Lauderdale, offering a new world of elevated experiences. This lush 32-acre waterfront enclave features 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is designed to inspire and relax, delivering exceptional service and refined touches for extraordinary guest experiences.

The resort employs over 600 diverse and talented team members, fostering a caring culture with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and a focus on individual welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts to join a team that values growth, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables using tray service
• Prep for service, including taking used plates, utensils, and drinkware to the dishwasher area
• Attention to detail and problem-solving for special requests
• Provide the highest quality of service to customers
• Arrange the dining room to accommodate the number of guests
• Work as a team in a fast-paced, five-star-rated environment
• Set up the dining room area according to Calusso restaurant standards
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the restaurant throughout the day
• Set up trash cans, soda, plates, utensils, and to-go containers at the start of the shift
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, China, glass, etc.
• Complete closing duties, including restocking items and turning off lights
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Use clear and professional language when speaking with others
• Adhere to quality expectations and standards
• Serve food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests
• Set tables according to service standards
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company and FORBES standards
• Run food and bus tables
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Support the team to reach common goals
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Servers and Supervisors

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED recommended
• Must be TIPS certified or become certified within 30 days of hire
• Must have a current Food Handlers card
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational individual
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English
• Ability to implement and uphold service standards
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort
• Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to multitask

A qualified applicant is a people person who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and knows how to multitask while ensuring accuracy.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties