Summer Server Poolside- Harvest - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for all aspects of food service and guest satisfaction at Poolside Operations located at The Hotel Hershey.
• This position has an hourly pay rate of $4.00 plus gratuity.
• This is a seasonal position available for the summer season beginning April/May 2016. Working schedule may include mornings, mid-days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs

Job Functions:

 •This position is responsible for food and beverage service between the Harvest and seasonal operating hours of Poolside, while working as part of a team in an efficient, professional and guest-related manner.
•Taking orders, presenting orders, keeping the guest table clean and orderly (including clearing and resetting tables and floor maintenance as needed), and ensuring that all the opening, on-going and closing side work is accomplished in an effective manner.
•Maintaining constant communication with the kitchen to meet the needs of the guest and provide maximum guest satisfaction is essential.
•Side work may include but isn't limited to restocking all dining and service areas; clearing and resetting tables; completing daily and weekly cleaning sheets; ensuring that condiments are amply supplied on the guest's table prior to the guests taking their seats, requisitioning supplies and maintaining a clean and orderly work area will be required.
•This position is self-banking, and must properly use all machinery and equipment; answer questions from guests and offer suggestions; and handle guest complaints. Other duties may be assigned by management.
•This position will work in paired zones within Poolside to maintain high standards of service. A tip out of 5% of beverage sales to the Bartender staff and 1.5% of food sales to the Service Attendant(s) during the shift is required.
Note: applicants who are only available for summer season may only be trained for one of the two concepts rather than cross trained like Part Time year-round employees. Servers will be scheduled to work both locations at Management's determination of schedule rotation based on business needs.

Basic Qualifications:

•Must be at least 18 years of age
•Must be able to work at least 16 hours per week.

Additional Qualifications:

•6 months work experience as a server preferred.
•Must present a clean, orderly and professional appearance; practicing good hygiene and setting an example in this area as per The Hotel Hershey standards.
•Must be able to pass the accredited alcohol server test (TIPS) within probation period.
•Must be proficient in the knowledge of all food, food-related items and beverage items (beverage items to include beer, wine cocktails, spirits and cordials).
•Must be able to work under pressure
•Able to competently handle the designated table section.
•Must be able to work all shifts designations

Working Conditions:

•Must be able to stoop, bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. and to work and stand for long periods of time.
•Must be able to tolerate extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
•Must be able to work flexible hours based upon operational needs to include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts
•Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
•This is a union position and the work schedule will be based on union seniority. Candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours.

 

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer