What are the responsibilities and job description for the AM Restaurant Server position at Le Meridien - Oakbrook?
Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vantage point, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown. Our pet friendly hotel in Oak Brook, IL boasts spacious rooms and suites with modern artwork.At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.We are looking for our great next AM Server to join on our Food and Beverage team in El Tapeo. El Tapeo located on the 9th floor of Le Meridien Hotel Oakbrook celebrates the bold flavors of a modern Spanish kitchen with a simple, ingredient-driven menu. We are committed to providing you with:Highly competitive wages.An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members.401(k) matching program for eligible associates.Hotel Room Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.Discounts are Marriott brand properties worldwide.Free meals for our associates in our cafeteria.Here is what you will be doing every day:As our AM Restaurant Server, you will be working with the Food and Beverage Team, greet and serve our guests in the restaurant to ensure a top of the line, quality and memorable experience. You will be taking guests orders and requests, providing excellent service according to our high-quality standards.Does this sound like you?You have at least 6 months of experience as an AM Restaurant Server. You are familiar with utilizing a POS system will be a plus, as well as your food handlers and TIPS or equivalent certifications. You have excellent people skills and are able to assist guests with their questions and concerns. The pride you have in your organizational and time management skills will be a great benefit in this role. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different days and weekends works for your personal life.Our differences are what makes us great:At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.