Overnight In Room Dining Server

About the role

Reporting to the In Room Dining Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Have full knowledge of all beverage lists
• Deliver food and beverage in a timely and accurate manner
• Pick up orders efficiently from the kitchen
• Check outgoing orders for quality and accuracy of set up
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned
• Follow daily assigned employee shift side work.
• Double check every order before delivery.
• Double check all VIP orders with wit your Manager on duty
• Immediately communicate all special guest Needs to your Manger on duty.
• Paces all In Room Dining order distribution and deliveries to our standards
• Monitor order/food pick-up/tray assembly/delivery time.
• Compile trip report logs.
• Assist with amenity delivery.
• Assist coordinating removal of IRD equipment from guest rooms and public areas and sorting out all retrieved condiments and equipment's and stored accordingly.
• Assist Inspecting hotel hallways/landings for Room Service equipment.
• Maintain departmental requisitioned supplies properly stored and organized.
• Follows hotels cleanliness guides
• Uphold uniform and grooming standards.

What is in it for you

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• 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, like Sustainability Committee

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous Point of Sale System experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• In Room Dining Department operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, candidates must have flexibility/availability to work varying shifts.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently move up to 25 pounds when bringing up and down loaded Room Service tables and trays. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma and previous Food and Beverage experience in a fast paced, luxury hospitality setting required

Additional Information

Your team and working environment

A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V