Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.75 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company that has established itself as a pioneer in the industry. The company operates extensively in major U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, and is rapidly expanding its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With a global portfolio of properties valued at over $20 billion and generating more than $5 billion in cumulative revenues, Highgate offers expert guidance through all phases of the hospitality property lifecycle. This includes development, planning, recapitalization, and disposition. Beyond standard management, Highgate also excels in creating... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required
- Heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Ability to stand during entire shift
- Experience as a food expeditor or similar entry-level role in a restaurant
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
- Physical ability and stamina to carry heavy trays and stand for long hours
- Availability to work various shifts, including weekends
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a hotel or related field preferred
- Experience as a food expeditor or similar entry-level restaurant role
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-tasking abilities
Job Duties
- Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers' tables rapidly and accurately
- Act as the point of contact between Front of the House and Back of the House staff
- Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g., food allergies)
- Assist the wait staff with table setting by fetching and placing appropriate tableware, eating utensils, and napkins
- Serve welcome drinks and hors d'oeuvres upon guests' arrival
- Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards (e.g., proper temperature)
- Check in with customers and take additional orders or refill water, as needed
- Remove dirty dishes and utensils
- Answer guests' questions about ingredients and menu items
- Inform restaurant staff about customers' feedback or requests (e.g., when they ask for the check)
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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