Halekulani

La Mer - Server (Part-Time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Meal allowance

Job Description

La Mer is a distinguished fine dining restaurant known for its exceptional culinary offerings and superior guest service, situated within a renowned hotel environment. The establishment prides itself on creating a memorable dining experience for each guest, combining a sophisticated menu with attentive and personalized service. With a focus on quality, ambiance, and guest satisfaction, La Mer has built a reputation as a premier destination for both locals and travelers seeking refined dining.

The role of La Mer-Server is pivotal in maintaining the restaurant's high standards. This position involves engaging with guests to provide exemplary service that enhances their overal... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum two years experience as a fine dining server
  • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
  • Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Liquor commission card and certification from alcohol awareness program required
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Ability to reach 6 feet
  • Ability to stand, walk, or maintain stationary position for up to 8 hours
  • Ability to maintain positive guest relations
  • Knowledge of various food service styles
  • Ability to anticipate guest needs
  • Ability to suggestively sell menu items, beverages, and wines

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum two years prior experience as a fine dining server
  • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
  • Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Knowledge of various food service styles including French service, Russian Service, tableside flambé service, and Butler style service
  • Ability to anticipate guest needs and respond promptly
  • Familiarity with hotel services/features and local attractions
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Ability to maintain positive guest relations
  • Ability to suggestively sell menu items, beverages, and wines
  • Liquor commission card and alcohol awareness certification
  • Certification in liquor, wine and food service preferred

Job Duties

  • Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections available
  • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
  • Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
  • Maintain positive guest relations at all times
  • Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
  • Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas
  • Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant
  • Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware, and garnishes in the restaurant
  • Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list
  • Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation
  • Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving
  • Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems
  • Complete opening side duties as assigned
  • Take guests’ food and beverage orders, utilizing suggestive selling techniques
  • Record order of guests
  • Input order into system and ensure transmission of food orders is verified by Kitchen
  • Retrieve all alcoholic beverage items from bar and serve to guest
  • Open and serve wine/champagne bottles in accordance with departmental standards
  • Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with the departmental standards
  • Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards
  • Guide the activities of the assigned Waithelp Assistant
  • Clear each course
  • Remove soiled wares from tables and transport to dishwashing area
  • Properly crumb tables after the entree course is removed
  • Present cheese cart, serve and describe items tableside
  • Present dessert menu and describe items, make suggestions, serve guest
  • Take orders for espresso, cappuccino, coffees, and teas, ensuring delivery to correct guest
  • Present cordial cart and offer selections
  • Total all charges and present guest checks when assigned
  • Process payments through the Cashier
  • Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies/procedures
  • Extend appreciation for guests' patronage and invite them back
  • Clean and reset tables immediately after guest departs
  • Collect and report tips at the end of shift
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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