Full-Time Server - Olympic Bar

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

The Olympic Bar is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Full Time Server to join our dynamic team and assist our guests during dinner service. If you are eager to deliver exceptional service and be part of the Fairmont experience, we would love to hear from you!

What's in it for you:

• $21.30 per hour tips
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for all full-time employees and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Key Responsibilities:

• Familiar with all menus including wine and beverage lists
• Resets dining room according to meal period and table needs
• Performs restaurant service preparation duties such as preparing condiments, polishing glassware and silver ware, brewing coffee and ensuring work stations are stocked
• Informs and promotes guests of daily/nightly specials
• Offers creative selling of products to guests
• Answers questions and/or makes recommendations on menus items
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing cooking methods and ingredients
• Takes into consideration any special request, dietary issues made by the guests
• Describes and recommends wine pairings to guests
• Brings wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pours the wine for guests
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage prior to serving guests
• Clear, clean, reset, and maintain station during shift
• Provides general hotel information for guests
• Serves food and beverages to guests and adheres to the steps of service
• Follows all proper credit card and cash handling procedures
• Addresses any guest issue promptly and with concern
• Provides assistance to restaurant staff as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years high volume restaurant serving experience preferred
• Luxury dining experience preferred
• General knowledge of Alcoholic beverages
• Working knowledge of wine & wine-pairings; Advanced knowledge preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold authorization to work in the USA
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid Washington State Alcohol MAST Permit (Class 13)
• Must possess a valid Washington Food Worker Card
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possesses excellent communication skills
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to stand on feet throughout the shift, with intermittent periods of walking
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs at shoulder height

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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