Server Courtyard by Marriott

Our company
The Courtyard by Marriott Bellevue Downtown is looking for a full or Part time Server to join our team. We are managed by Puget Sound Hospitality which owns and operates 5 hotels in the Puget sound area.
Mission Statement
It is our passion and responsibility to provide unmatched service to our guests and create opportunities for our associates. We aim to achieve success for our owners by being innovative and constantly evolving, exceeding the expectations of our associates and guests, and creating an environment of Inspired Connections.
Advancement Opportunities
We strongly believe in career advancement opportunities across our properties and work with managers to identify and train individuals who are interested in learning and growing within our organization.
The details
Salary: $16.52 per hour plus tips
Location: 11010 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004.
Commute/Transportation: We are located just 1 block from the bus transit station and future Link Light rail station and offer a discounted annual ORCA pass. If you prefer to drive, we offer free parking to all of our employees in our underground garage.
Benefits: Our benefits package is available to full time employees after they complete 60 days of employment. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D. We also have 6 paid holidays.
PTO is accrued at 0.0538 hours per hour starting on day 1 of employment.
We partner with Colonial life to offer supplemental insurance options such as accident, short term disability, and whole life during our annual enrollment.
We have a 401(K) retirement plan available to all employees who are 21+ and have been employed for 6 months.
We offer Marriott employee room rates as well as Marriott friends and family room rates that can be used based on availability at any Marriott location worldwide.
Work shifts: We are currently only open for breakfast but will have dinner shifts in the futureResponsibilitiesThe daily job duties

• Escort guests to their tables.
• Present menus to guests and answer questions about menu items, beverages, and other restaurant functions and services
• Inform guests of menu changes and daily specials, and make recommendations you genuinely feel your guests will enjoy.
• Explain to guests how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Describe and recommend wines to guests.
• Write guests’ food and beverage orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for guests, and chill bottles of wine.
• Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for guests.
• Serve food or beverages to guests.
• Monitor and observe guests dining experience to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service, and respond promptly and courteously to correct any problems.
• Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
• Collect payments from guests
• Thank guests for their visit and invite them to return.
• Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining.
• Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the shift or for large parties.
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
• Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
• Answer phones to take reservations or to-go orders.
• Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash.
• Perform food preparation duties such as brewing coffee.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.

Required SkillsThe Requirements

• Valid Washington State Food workers card
• Basic knowledge of dining room and service procedures and functions
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to understand and speak using the predominant language(s) of guests
• Able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food and containers weighing up to 25 pounds
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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