(This is a fixed hourly wage rate. No wage range exists).
BENEFITS:
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back Joint Care Program
- Free Short-Term Disability (up to $750 per week). Long-Term Disability at cost (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
- Free Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary)
- Paytient Healthcare Spending
- 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one at a rate of 0.061 hours per regular hour worked use on 91st day of employment)
- Voluntary Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Travel Assistance Program
OTHER BENEFITS:
- Hotel discounts at 10000 global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
- Parking: Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
- 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
- Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
- Complimentary cafeteria meals
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Employee Exercise Room
- Community Service Events
WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL
Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet peeked behind every door and never passed up the opportunity to ask why If that sounds like you then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the why in you. If youve got authentic style a natural curiosity and a warm way with people then come live the Renaissance way. live life to DISCOVER. If youre passionate about your neighborhood always looking to explore places one wouldnt find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine explore and grow! The Renaissance isnt just a place to spend the night its a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. Were not just looking for anyone Were looking for YOU!
Where do you want your career to go Its up to you. A lifer in your discipline great we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point There is no better opportunity than this one. You are striving to be a Restaurant Supervisor Beverage & Food Outlets Manager Director of Beverage & Food or more Well support you all the way.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
To provide all restaurant guests with friendly and professional food and beverage services in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Taking guests orders by being friendly and courteous while suggestive selling picking up the food from the kitchen quickly and serving the food orders to the guests efficiently
- Serving cocktails quickly and efficiently
- Setting up and maintaining cleanliness of assigned section of dining room
- Thoroughly understanding menu prices food preparation and ingredients as well as the specials for the day/evening
- Promoting guest relations by greeting the guest warmly engaging the guest in conversation and using the guests name whenever possible
- Taking orders by up-selling every course by suggesting side orders premium liquors and wines and presenting the dessert cart to every guest
- Serving food by stacking the food tray properly; handling the loaded food tray by using whole body to lift and supporting the tray on hand while using shoulder to stabilize
- Clearing the tables by assisting the service assistants and crumbing the chairs
- Following proper dish room procedures by sorting glass linen silver and china in separate bins
- Completing all side work including filling all salt and pepper shakers storing all condiments cleaning section and folding napkins for next shift
- Efficiently handling all cash and charge transactions for guests
- Maintaining a high accountability with respect to the cash bank assigned
- Completing a bank audit and drop after each shift worked
- Claiming tips each shift
- Perform other duties as requested
- Reading understanding and practicing hotel policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Maintaining a high level of professional attitude behavior and ethics towards guests and co-workers
- Presenting a professional appearance by dressing in proper uniform and using proper grooming techniques according to the Employee Handbook
- Knowing and actively practicing the hotels emergency procedures and loss prevention guidelines
- Making the guest feel welcome by maintaining a warm and professional attitude at all times. Provoking discovery with each guest.
- Maintaining positive employee relations in a supportive team environment
- Actively practicing safety procedures in the restaurant
- Communicating effectively with managers about needs and concerns
- Using Alcohol Awareness Training to monitor consumption of alcohol and ensure that all beverage service is done in a safe and responsible manner
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Basic server etiquette
- Able to understand and communicate in English
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds or equivalent to a tray of eight to ten entrees over shoulder
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum one year experience in a full service restaurant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have WA state Food Worker Card or the ability to obtain one within 14 days from the date of hire
- Must have WA state Mandatory Alcohol Service Training (MAST) permit or the ability to obtain one within 60 days from the date of hire
OTHER INFORMATION:
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including background check
Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.Consistent with these obligations Renaissance Seattle also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices.
Washington State is an at-will state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause except as otherwise provided by law.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time as the company requires. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employers sole discretion.For inquiries regarding this specific job posting please e-mail us at .