Server
The Heartwood at Vassar · Poughkeepsie, NY · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Olympia Hospitality is a values-driven organization dedicated to continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust. We foster a collaborative, family-first culture where growth never stops and success is celebrated together.
Benefits
- Health coverage: up to 80% contribution toward individual health plans, plus affordable dental and vision insurance, and FSA/HSA options
- 401K plan with discretionary yearly match
- Paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared cost short-term disability, and option to purchase additional employee-paid life insurance
- Robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays
- Earned wage access program for quick access to your paycheck
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sober support network, and recovery-friendly workplace commitment
- Exclusive hotel travel discounts
- Additional benefits may be available based on property-specific locations
Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly upon arrival, escort them to their tables, and present menus, specials, and promotions in a friendly and professional manner
- Assist guests with menu selections, provide recommendations, and answer questions about ingredients, preparation methods, and dietary restrictions
- Take food and beverage orders accurately and enter them into the POS system promptly, ensuring special requests and modifications are communicated clearly to the kitchen
- Serve food and beverages to guests efficiently and accurately, ensuring proper portioning, presentation, and temperature of items
- Monitor tableware, glassware, and utensils for cleanliness and hygiene, and replace or replenish items as needed to maintain a neat and tidy dining environment
- Anticipate guests' needs throughout their meal and provide proactive assistance and refills to enhance their dining experience
- Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to coordinate the timing of food and beverage service, ensuring that orders are prepared and delivered to guests in a timely manner
- Communicate any special requests, dietary restrictions, or allergies to the kitchen and ensure that meals are prepared accordingly to meet guests' preferences and requirements
- Relay guest feedback, comments, and concerns to the management team to ensure prompt resolution and guest satisfaction
- Process guest payments accurately, handle cash and credit card transactions securely, and present bills and receipts promptly at the end of each meal
Skills
- Provide high-level customer service
- Communicate effectively with guests and team members
- Follow instructions
- Ability to learn quickly
- Pay attention to detail
- Maintain composure when working under pressure
Experience / Education
- Experience as a Server is preferred
- Must be of legal age if serving alcohol