GARNI Cafe Server | Part Time

Overview

You will be an integral member of the team that creates distinctively different and authentic experiences for our guests.  You will be responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and checking on guest satisfaction. You will use the freedom to go beyond to turn guest interactions into moments of magic.  

 

At CoralTree Hospitality, we're committed to enriching your career and life experiences through unparalleled benefits that support your personal and professional growth. Joining the CoralTree team means gaining access to an exceptional benefits package designed with you in mind. Join us and discover a workplace where your contributions are valued and rewarded every day.

• Explore Freely: Immerse yourself in our Team Member Travel Program, where you'll enjoy complimentary and discounted stays at CoralTree Hospitality properties, allowing you to explore new destinations effortlessly.
• Share the Experience: Enjoy UNLIMITED Friends and Family discounted rates, creating unforgettable memories together.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Take charge of your well-being through our pre-tax flexible benefit plan, covering healthcare and dependent care expenses, tailored to your needs. Our comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, including pet insurance ensures peace of mind for you, your family, and your furry companions.
• Build for the Future: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) plan, complete with a company match, empowering you to build financial security.
• Support When You Need It: Navigate life's challenges with confidence through our Employee Assistance Program, providing support when you need it most.
• Enriched Lifestyle: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, giving you time to recharge and celebrate with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access team member discounts from top industry brands in travel, entertainment, and retail, including Apple, Live Nation, Samsung, Hertz, and more, making every day a little more extraordinary.

As a member of the Lake Nona Wave Hotel team, you'll also benefit from:

• Enhanced Wellness: Benefit from special rates at the Lake Nona Performance Club, enhancing your wellness journey.
• Culinary Delights: Indulge in discounts at Tavistock Group Restaurants, savoring culinary experiences at exceptional value.
• Complimentary, Convenience, and Comfort: Receive team member meals, uniforms, and parking, ensuring convenience and comfort during your workday.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically welcome guests into the restaurant. 
• Share your knowledge and recommendations of the food & beverage menus to our guests. 
• Utilize the freedom to go beyond and take initiative to resolve guest complaints and create loyalty. 
• Create memorable experiences with your welcoming personality by genuinely relating to guests and team members. 
• Communicate with the culinary team regarding meal requirements, allergies, special dietary needs, and any other special guest requests.   
• Multi-task with an impeccable eye for detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Take orders, deliver drinks, and process payments.
• Stock and organize inventory at server stations and behind the bar.
• Assist bartenders with additional tasks as necessary.
• Perform other job duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Motivated, self-starting personality.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of serving experience in a similar restaurant environment.
• Open Availability: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on creating positive guest experiences that align with FORBES standards
• Knowledge of Menu: Ability to memorize and describe menu items, including ingredients and preparation methods.
• Physical Stamina: Able to stand for extended periods, carry heavy trays, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen and bar staff.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to handle guest complaints and resolve issues in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent multitasking, customer service, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of cocktail recipes, types of alcohol, and common alternatives for customers with allergies or special requests
• Experience with POS and credit card systems
• Cash handling skills
• Flexibility.  This is a demanding business, and we look for flexibility with workdays and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun!
• Experience.  Must meet the legal age requirement to serve alcohol.  Previous experience passionately providing food and beverage service to others preferred.
• Knowledge.  Alcohol service and Food Handler certifications are required.  Familiarity with restaurant terminology and food service techniques is preferred.
• People Person.  The best part of serving others is creating experiences for them that go beyond the expected.
• Great communicator.  Providing amazing experiences requires the ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and through legible writing.

A qualified applicant is a people person who is flexible with their schedule, loves to serve others, and thrives on the challenge of creating distinctively different dining experiences.

 

Working Environment/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk and stand, 6-8 hours per day, and may have exposure to basic cleaning supply chemicals.
• The team member is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, they will frequently be asked to use their hands and arms to reach, carry, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member will experience temperature fluctuations (rain, wind, heat, humidity), and moderate to high noise levels.

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