Room Service Server

Compensation Type

Kessler Hotels

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels boasts unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina or South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are deliberately approachable. Designed to inspire and to encourage unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in redefined Bohemian luxury, from a cutting-edge downtown icon to a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, and an elite ski lodge. Kessler Hospitality was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, introduced with seven Autograph Collection branded hotels. Each property is a bold, original hotel carefully created with style and the individualist traveler in mind.

Location

Perched on the falls of the iconic Reedy River in the heart of Downtown Greenville, our AAA Four Diamond boutique lodge offers guests an intimate way to experience the area's natural wonders. Whether you're here for adventure or for the luxurious spa, our hotel in Greenville, SC, will restore and recharge your entire being. From the stunning views to our curated art collection, Grand Bohemian Lodge enlivens the senses and instills wonder.

Find floor-to-ceiling windows around every corner of our lodge, and earth-inspired details in everything from the chandeliers to the wine room. Make yourself comfortable with beautiful balconies and majestic accents. Relax at our outdoor bar and restaurant, Between the Trees, overlooking the Reedy River, or delight in Greenville’s natural beauty from our perfectly manicured event lawn. With an onsite spa, art gallery, fitness center, and hiking trails that meander the grounds, you will find yourself deeply connected to all this destination offers.

Overview

The Room Service Server is responsible for receiving orders, preparing orders and delivering items to guestrooms in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Prepare station in anticipation of the day’s business. Stock work areas with china, glassware, linen, coffee pots, napkins and ensure that stock is clean and polished.
• Set-up and deliver all VIP amenities.
• Set-up and deliver all food and beverage orders in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and policies as prescribed by Highgate Standards.
• Answer the telephone according to standards.
• Be familiar with the operation of the P.O.S system.
• Deliver orders according to established standards.
• Breakdown trays of soiled dishes and linen in the dishroom according to established standards.
• Conduct floor sweeps and retrieve all food and beverage trays in order to maintain established sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure quality of food & beverage being delivered and communicate with Manager/Kitchen.
• Prepare and deliver amenities. Replenish as needed.
• Call all guests before delivery of order.
• Have a thorough knowledge of menus and current specials and up-sell items to guests.
• Perform opening and closing procedures and side-work duties according to station rotation assignment, established checklist, and hotel's operating policies and procedures.
• Perform cashiering functions by closing checks and preparing end of shift paperwork.
• Respond to customer needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales.  Report all communications to immediate shift supervisor.
• Perform all cash handling responsibilities in accordance with Highgate policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the organization of the Restaurant(s), lounge, and Room Service and know the function of each job position.
• Service guests with all food and beverage requirements in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Communicate guest needs to proper department.
• Handle guest’s complaints and communicate to management.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.