Lead Server Bath House

Hourly Staff Schedule Requirements

• All staff are kindly asked to understand that the property operation is 24 hours a day 7 days a week, inclusive of all holidays. While the company will make every attempt to create a work and life balance, all hourly paid team members may be asked to work extended shifts and additional days based on business demands. The busiest of days during the season (Memorial Day through Columbus Day) are the weekend days from Friday through Sunday and on holiday weekends that are celebrated on Mondays, this can include Mondays. All staff must be aware and able to work all weekends; requesting time off for a holiday weekend may not and will likely not be granted. The more flexible you are the more you can learn, grow, earn.

Reporting Relationship

Key Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Constantly and consistently demonstrate the standards of behavior including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards.
• Pro-actively greet guests warmly and provide pleasant and comfortable dining experience at the pace dictated by the guests.
• Maintain a current knowledge of menu items, basic ingredients, and preparation methods to be able to pro-actively describe selection options as well as answer guest questions.
• Be prepared to offer recommendations
• Communicate effectively with all levels within the food and beverage staff including the culinary team to ensure guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible
• Lead the team in pre-shifts along with the management team
• Assist staff to ensure the timely completion of certain preparational duties to open and close the Bathhouse & Beach
• As the lead server and where appropriate they are expected to interact with VIPs, Ownership and Guests on behalf of the resort and assists the staff with the proper handling of special requests
• The lead server should respond to any needs of the staff from seating guests, running food, expediting orders, taking orders and making drinks
• The lead server assists in the proper training of staff including motivating the staff to perform within the established procedures and practices of service
• Engage guests with a pleasant greeting, explain specials offerings and accurately prepare food and drink orders in accordance with dining service standards
• Timely and accurately input guest order into system to ensure kitchen can prepare orders in a manner that ensures proper pace of service is maintained.
• Deliver meal items to the table in a professional, comfortable, and pleasant manner
• Evaluate the dining experience of guests to ensure the proper timing of clearing (China, glass and silver) and the appropriate servicing of the following course.
• Assist staff in clearing used items as necessary to ensure proper pace of service is maintained
• Present final invoice in a pleasant and friendly manner with instructions about how the check will be handled
• Provide a warm farewell and invite guests to return soon.
• Responsible for practicing, managing and promoting the Company’s Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation.
• Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company’s sustainability programs.
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations
• Uphold the Company standards, policies and procedures
• Prioritize and organize tasks and work area
• Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management
• At least 2 years of work experience in a food & beverage operation or café
• Experience in the luxury hospitality industry is preferred
• Follow directions
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of guest/employee information and pertinent company data

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound.

Education