A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
Bistro Server Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo-Airport Cheektowaga, NY Job Details $15.50 - $16.50 an hour + tips 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Food service closing procedures Table setting Food service customer order management Hotel policy compliance Bar safety compliance (food service) Greeting customers Simple food item preparation High school diploma or GED Cash register Table clearing and resetting Food & beverage production Property management systems (PMS) Guest services software Payment processing in food service Cleaning messes in dining areas POS systems Hotel restaurant experience Bar opening procedure Entry level Bar closing procedure Full Job Description The Courtyard by Marriott in Buffalo- Airport is seeking a Bistro Server for The Bistro, the on-site restaurant at the Courtyard Buffalo- Airport. The Bistro serves up refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer and wine options in the evening. The Bistro also offers specialty beverages made with Starbucks® coffee. The Hotel is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.
Responsibilities include:
Welcoming guests, taking their orders, ringing orders into the POS system, and receiving payment for the order. Preparing food, coffee, and other beverages to meet company and brand standards, including alcohol. Have a full knowledge of the entire menu. Setting up bar for service, prepare drink orders for guests, follow state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly, complete closing duties, and ensure cleanliness of bar and cooler areas. Providing assistance in Food and Beverage areas including bussing, cleaning, washing dishes and utensils. resetting tables, delivering food to guests, general cleaning of food and beverage prep areas and other areas within the lobby area.
Pay range:
$15.50-$16.50 + Tips!
What You Bring:
The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging's culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows: Previous hotel food and beverage or restaurant environment experience is preferred. Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation is a plus. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Ability to develop an understanding of concepts, practices, pre-established guidelines and procedures used by the company in relation to guest service is necessary. Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred. Must be 18 years or older to serve alcohol.
About Buffalo Lodging Associates:
Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we've partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.
A GROWING HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY - COME JOIN US!
We value our associates with competitive compensation plans and other benefits and perks.
Some of these benefits include:
Weekly pay Paid vacation, sick days and holidays Medical, dental, vision insurance 401K Retirement plan with company match Travel discounts on our branded properties Career growth opportunities Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Education Required High School or better
Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Innovative:
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Peer Recognition:
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
