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Restaurant Server

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
We are seeking a friendly and attentive Restaurant Server to provide excellent service by taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring guests have an enjoyable dining experience. This role requires strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is guest-focused and passionate about hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will be the attentive and friendly face of our hotel's restaurant, ensuring guests have an exceptional dining experience.
  • Your daily tasks will include taking orders, serving food and beverages, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
  • You will report to the Restaurant Supervisor or Restaurant Manager.
  • A career as a restaurant server can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as banquet server, bartender, or even food and beverage management positions.


Full-Service Dining Execution Independently manage a full dining section, including greeting, order taking, service pacing, and table maintenance Deliver food and beverages in accordance with established service and timing standards Maintain continuous awareness of guest needs and dining room flow Resolve guest concerns in real time, escalating only when necessary Accurately process all forms of payment, including room charges

Bar & Beverage Operations Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during service, including periods without a dedicated bartender Demonstrate working knowledge of standard cocktails, beer, and wine service Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws and age verification requirements Maintain par levels of bar inventory, including restocking during and after service Keep bar area clean, organized, and service-ready at all times

Market / Retail Responsibility Maintain full ownership of hotel market or grab-and-go retail area during shift Stock, rotate, and face products using FIFO standards Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation Identify and communicate low inventory or stock discrepancies

Cleaning, Sanitation & Detail Standards Execute all opening, running, and closing side work to standard without supervision Maintain high-detail cleanliness across dining room, bar, service stations, and market Sanitize all high-touch surfaces in accordance with health department guidelines Ensure all glassware, flatware, and service tools meet presentation standards

Operational Support Perform food running, bussing, and table resets as required Support kitchen/expo communication to maintain service flow Handle takeout orders, phone inquiries, and guest requests Assist with room service operations, where applicable Adapt to shifting priorities and cover multiple functions simultaneously

Physical Requirements Stand and walk for extended periods (6-8 hours per shift) Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., kegs, cases, bus tubs) Perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive motions Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

A combination of education and experience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
  • A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.


This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Our Associates Love

  • Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
  • Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts


About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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