Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $10.00 - $16.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
401(k) Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Hotel Vandivort is a distinguished boutique hotel located in Springfield, Missouri, renowned for providing an inspiring and community-centric experience for both locals and travelers. Known as the first of its kind in the city, Hotel Vandivort blends sophisticated hospitality with modern comforts, making it a premier destination for guests seeking unique accommodations and exceptional service. This boutique hotel offers a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere characterized by thoughtfully designed spaces, an emphasis on local culture, and a commitment to sustainability and guest satisfaction. Whether visitors are in Springfield for business or leisure, Hotel Vandivort aims to deliver personalized experiences that reflect... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer
  • Basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations
  • Knowledge of standard cash-handling procedures
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions
  • Manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages
  • Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and finger throughout shift
  • Full range of mobility and ability to travel up to 300 feet regularly during shift
  • Continuous standing during preparation, service hours or expediting
  • Moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors and staff
  • Excellent vision to see product is prepared appropriately
  • Moderate comprehension and literacy to read and use records and special requests
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to pay attention to sound and sight details in noisy and crowded situations
  • Ability to use tact and understanding in stressful customer service situations

Job Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer
  • Basic knowledge of customer service principles and food server function
  • Knowledge of restaurant and kitchen operations
  • Familiarity with standard cash-handling procedures
  • Fluent in oral and written English
  • Ability to memorize menu items and daily specials
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Professional and clean appearance
  • Friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor

Job Duties

  • Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests
  • Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times
  • Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed
  • Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers
  • Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements
  • Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed
  • Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company
  • Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility
  • Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service
  • Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times
  • Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
  • Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

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