Santa Monica Proper is seeking a friendly and knowledgeable part-time Server for our lobby restaurant and lounge, Palma. A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, the 271-room Santa Monica Proper Hotel features interior design by international style icon Kelly Wearstler, multiple dining options by local area culinary stars, a rooftop lounge and swimming pool and 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space. 
As the primary point of contact for guest interactions in Palma, the Server will be responsible for maintaining a pleasant atmosphere for guests in the restaurant. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality and have a high level of service skills and interpersonal skills. This candidate must have flexible availability.

Job Overview
- Oversee table maintenance
- Make beverage and dining suggestions and describe the items to guests
- Take/serve orders and answer all guest inquiries
- Deliver drinks & food to tables
- Collaborate with other Lobby Lounge servers, Management and Culinary colleagues
- Handle complaints or challenges with a positive attitude
- Issue bills and accept payment
- Maintain the quality and consistency of the guest experience
Requirements
- Experience in a luxury or lifestyle hospitality environment preferred
- Service-oriented and passion for hospitality
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Proactive attitude with strong organizational and time management skills
- Flexible schedule - Willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
Proper Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.