Job Description

Job Location: The Westin Sarasota - Sarasota, FL 34236
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $10.98 - $10.98 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Position Summary: In-room Dining Servers are responsible for ensuring that all guests have the highest quality dining experience in their guest room as they would enjoy in our restaurants.
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Essential functions:
- Exhibits a strong menu, beverage and wine knowledge.
- Adheres to state liquor laws.
- Keeps the chefs and managers informed of any issue that might affect quality of service or timing.
- Prepares room service trays/tables.
- Delivers trays/tables and obtains payment.
- Process checks in compliance with cash handling, credit card and room charge policies and procedures.
- Delivers VIP amenities and other assigned duties.
- Retrieves room service trays/tables in accordance with policies and procedures.
- If needed, will answer room service calls.  Follows Hotel’s sell/upsell strategies, communicates daily specials, and answers questions.
- Completes daily side work assignments.
- Must be able to multi-task and handle high volumes service demands.
- Team member will be cross-trained in other restaurants including Evoq, Ingredients and Banquets.
- Knowledgeable on Hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate.
- Will assist in the restaurant during slow time in In-Room Dining.

Qualifications
Education:       High school diploma or GED plus 2 years’ guest service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and ability.

Experience:     Minimum of 1-year server experience
- Proficiency in reading and communicating in English.
- Current certification in ServSafe or other nationally recognized Food Handler Program or able to obtain upon being hired.
- Current certification in TIPS or other nationally recognized program in the service of alcohol or able to obtain upon being hired.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to be on one’s feet for prolonged periods of time.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications.  The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future.