In Room Dining Server

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

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Overview

The Room Service Server is responsible for receiving orders, preparing orders and delivering items to guestrooms in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare station in anticipation of the day’s business. Stock work areas with china, glassware, linen, coffee pots, napkins and ensure that stock is clean and polished.
• Check VIP list, and communicate orders to the kitchen and the next room service shift.
• Set trays and tables according to established standards.
• Deliver orders according to established standards.
• Retrieve trays on a timely basis.
• Ensure quality of food & beverage being delivered and communicate with Manager/Captain/Kitchen.
• Prepare and deliver amenities. Replenish as needed.
• Call all guests before delivery of order.
• Perform opening and closing duties according to established side work checklist.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials and up-sell items to guests.
• Assist order taker in the answering of the telephone while maintaining the established standards.
• Communicate guest needs to proper department.
• Handle guest’s complaints and communicate to management.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.