Why work for Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach?

Vespera on Pismo Beach is the premier luxury resort on the central coast offering authentically local experience and engaging service is recognized as a leader in the community. Our beachfront property is gorgeous and we have direct access to the Pismo Pier.

Our culture is driven by our care for our guests and associates alike. Our mission is to create a genuine guest experience unrivaled and effortless.

Vespera Pismo Beach offers competitive pay and a very complete benefits package; health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, employee discount, employee assistance program, and food provided daily to our employees.

Job Requirements

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Must be able to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task efficiently.
• Must be able to speak and understand and communicate the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must possess excellent communication, follow up, and organizational
• Must have the ability to push, pull bend, squat and lift on a regular basis.
• Safety requirements of PPE as needed for duty assigned and with use of required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up.
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet the guest and take all food and beverage orders.
• Ensure all orders are accurate with requests and substitutions.
• Be knowledgeable of all menu items with ingredients with relation to common dietary restrictions.
• Pre and post bus tables in assigned station.
• Maintain a clean dining area at all times.
• Responsible for receiving all payments accurately and timely.
• Performing necessary opening/closing and side work duties.
• Prepare food items for guests including appetizers, sides and desserts.
• Assist other servers with their tables.
• Ensure all equipment is in operation order and all supplies are up to par. 
• Report equipment that needs repair or supplies that need to be ordered.

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, and Marriott standards, and pride yourself and exceptional service to our guests. 
• Follow operation procedures and safety standards.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations.
• Adhere to attendance and reliability standards.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Work Hours

• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs.
• Scheduling includes holidays, nights, and weekends depending on hotel events and functions.

Compensation is $16 an hour per California's minimum wage. Additional compensation can be earned through gratuity, tips, and service charges.

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all of functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform from time to time. This document does not create an employee contract, express implied or otherwise and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modified and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact recruiting @vesperapismobeach.com

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug-Free