Restaurant Server Job at Spire Hospitality in Goleta

Overview

Join our dynamic Food & Beverage team at SPIRE Hospitality, a boutique hotel located along Highway 1, 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. We’re close to the airport, Amtrak station, and UC Santa Barbara, with easy access to Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company focused on creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We provide the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive part-time benefits package including earned wage access, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life and disability coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, hotel discounts, and more.

Position

Join our Food & Beverage team and play a crucial role in elevating our hotel restaurant and outlet services. Food Servers provide outstanding guest service from taking orders to delivering food and beverages with a smile. We value friendly, courteous, and professional interactions to leave guests with a memorable experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver best-in-class service to guests with engagement and thoughtfulness
• Take and deliver food & beverage orders with enthusiasm; regularly revisit tables to ensure beverages are filled and guest satisfaction
• Generate checks through the POS system and process payments efficiently for each guest
• Maintain daily organization of the restaurant; replenish condiments and supplies
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stock shortages
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and optimal functionality of all restaurant and service workstations

Compensation

$16.50/hour + tips

Physical Demands

• Kneel, stoop, grasp, lift and carry, and transport 50–75 lbs
• Work most of the shift standing and moving about in the restaurant and kitchen areas

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent

Experience: Minimum of 1 year Server experience in a similar size operation; Alcohol Beverage Server Certification and Food Handlers Certification required

Licenses & Certifications

Food Service (preferred); Alcohol Service (required)

Behaviors

Loyal – Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a task with all details necessary to get it done well

Motivations

Self-Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by contributing to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility – Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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 notice from the Department of Labor.