Server Assistant/ Food Runner - Tavola (Full-Time) Starting At $7.25/Hr, Plus Tips - Sea Island

Basic Job Function: Assist in food and beverage service in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an exceptional experience for all of our guests and members. Promote the Sea Island legacy of warm genuine hospitality while upholding and ensuring compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Use of Company Vehicle: Not designated to drive a company vehicleMinimum Requirements:

• Familiarization with restaurant POS system preferred
• Understanding of Forbes 5-Star dining standards preferred
• Willing and timely execution of other duties as delegated by leadershipPhysical Requirements:
• Previous service experience in a luxury hotel, resort or fine dining restaurant preferred
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storeroom
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Ability to easily adapt to organizational and environmental changes
• Maintain compliance with Company Resort Professional Image Policy
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and fume hazards
• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with coworkers efficiently and effectively
• Learn the names and personally recognize our regular Guests and Members
• Communicate continually with Kitchen Expediter about guest special requests and needs, also communicate with Manager to ensure quality service
• Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Relocate and/or arrange the restaurant furnishings or banquet furnishings and equipment as directed
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Re-stocking service areas including beverage station
• If applicable, must have the ability to work for extended time periods in an outdoor environment, including sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, and higher than normal noise levels
• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull and walk for prolonged periods
• Assist the kitchen and service staff with side work and food delivery when needed
• Maintain a passing score on written and verbal food and beverage tests
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of current guest services, activities, dining options, shops, local attractions, and historical information regarding Sea Island and the surrounding area to answer any questions guests may have to the best of one’s ability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Consistently aspires to fulfill our core Company values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Teamwork, Accountability, Caring, Loyalty & Trust)
• Perform Expeditor duties as necessary correctly positioning plates
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Communicate continually with Servers on table and guest needs in order to deliver food and beverage in a timely fashion and execute a smooth flowing dining experience for guests
• Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
• Uphold appropriate departmental standards of quality/timing
• Exhibits the Sea Island Five-Star Behavior Standards with guests, members and co-workers
• Greet tables and provide bread service
• Assist in the clearing and resetting of tables
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in compliance with company Dress Code PolicyTasks/Responsibilities:
• TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certified preferred
• Accountable for guest satisfaction by ensuring Sea Island’s standards are met; address guest concerns in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to lift, carry, pull and push up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift
• Must be at least 18 years of age (Georgia law requires that one must be over the age of 18 to dispense or serve alcoholic beverages
• If applicable, complete a Guest Problem Resolutions (GPR) form on any issues (solved or unsolved issues) and follow-up on issues as needed (if computer access is not available give information to admin support)