Restaurant Server - Ajax Downtown

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Position Summary  
The Restaurant Server serves food & beverage items in a timely, friendly and professional manner. This is performed at a table service restaurant and/or bar/lounge environment according to established standards and procedure. This position reports to the Restaurant Manager. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 11, 2025.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities 
•    Ensure that all guests are served in a timely and professional manner 
•    Ensure tables are set, condiments are stocked and menus are clean and updated 
•    Stack and polish glassware and silver 
•    Use sales techniques to suggest additional items and enhance the guest experience 
•    Provide alcoholic beverage service to guests as well as non-alcoholic and hot beverages 
•    Operate POS system and handle cash/credit transactions 
•    Expedite food from kitchen to guest while maintaining cleanliness of serving equipment 
•    Maintain positive communication with service and kitchen staff; Make manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints 
•    Participate in daily cleaning operations for the restaurant, which can include checking bathrooms are clean, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming 
•    Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements  
•    High School graduate preferred 
•    One year prior guest service experience is preferred 
•    One year prior work experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred 
•    TIPS Certification preferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities   
•    Strong knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients and preparation methods 
•    Proficient knowledge in computer programs such as Microsoft Office or POS systems preferred 
•    Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor 
•    Ability to take accurate orders and communicate them effectively to the kitchen 
•    Strong multitasking skills to handle multiple tables and guest requests efficiently 
•    Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety regulations 
•    Ability to recommend menu items and upsell food and beverage options 
•    Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems for order entry and payment processing 
•    Strong communication and active listening skills for guest interactions 
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail 
•    Effective problem-solving skills to handle guest concerns and special requests 
•    Basic math skills for processing payments and handling gratuities accurately 
•    Physical stamina to stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods 
•    Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure smooth service flow 
•    Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays 
•    Ability to communicate and follow oral or written directions in English 

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands  
•    Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods time 
•    Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces 
•    Must be able to constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
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