Server - The Cafe at Mission Pacific (Part Time)

About the role

The Café is the signature all-day dining outlet of Mission Pacific Beach Resort, a Hyatt property on the Oceanside waterfront. We serve from sunrise to sunset — serious food, craft coffee, and a full bar program — in a space that is equal parts neighborhood café and elevated hospitality experience. Our team moves fast, cares deeply, and takes real pride in what they put in front of people.

This position is a Server role and will be responsible for submitting guest menu selections and presenting these food and beverage preferences. The right person will gain menu knowledge and give recommendations from our compilation of cuisine and drink offerings. A Hyatt restaurant server will engage in casual conversation and create the restaurant experience by their style and service attributes. This person will be able to memorize the menu items and be knowledgeable about any items that may be out.

This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities

• Submit guest menu selections and present food and beverage preferences
• Gain menu knowledge and provide recommendations from cuisine and drink offerings
• Engage in casual conversation to enhance the restaurant experience
• Memorize menu items and stay informed about unavailable items
• Follow Hyatt Values during each shift
• Take direction from supervisors and leaders

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of server experience
• Experience in a full-service or hotel food and beverage environment preferred
• Ability to stand for a minimum 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift, carry, and move at least 50 pounds
• Strong multitasking ability
• Warm, confident, and professional under pressure — speed and warmth are not opposites
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time
• Open availability including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hr.

Benefits

• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels worldwide
• Complimentary employee meals
• Participation in the FOH tip pool via Evention
• A team that takes hospitality seriously and takes care of each other
• The chance to work in one of Oceanside's most visible and celebrated hotel properties