Crowne Plaza Lansing
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Kindred Table Server
role at
Crowne Plaza Lansing
About Kindred Table Kindred Table is a chef‑inspired, New American restaurant opening inside the Crowne Plaza Lansing. Our name speaks to people who feel like family and the place where they gather. We’re building a place where warm hospitality meets bold, unfussy food made with care – a relaxed but intentional environment where guests feel welcomed and servers feel empowered to create great experiences.
We open
January 2026
and we’re looking for servers who want to help us create something special from day one.
Website
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Social Media
The Role As part of our opening team, you’ll be one of the first people guests connect with. You’ll guide them through the menu, make thoughtful recommendations, deliver food and beverages with care, and help create the kind of moments that make people want to come back again and again.
What You’ll Do
Take guest orders and deliver food and drinks with accuracy, timing, and hospitality
Provide warm, genuine, people‑first service
Learn our menu and confidently guide guests through their options
Complete all required training
Help maintain a clean, organized dining room
Perform opening and closing duties (stocking, resetting, cleaning)
Monitor alcohol service responsibly, check IDs, and communicate concerns to leadership
Jump in wherever needed – because that’s what great teams do
Who Thrives Here
Loves taking care of people
Feels energized in a warm, fast‑paced environment
Likes being part of something brand new
Enjoys working with a team that values kindness, professionalism, and fun
Knows that great service is about connection, not just steps of service
Wants to grow with a restaurant at the start of its story
Benefits and Discounts
Holiday bonus
Sick time
Travel benefits at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide
Friends and Family rate at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West
Retirement plan with company match
Full‑time Team Members Also Receive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation time and enhancement
Personal day
Paid holidays
Funeral/bereavement leave and pet bereavement leave
Footwear reimbursement
$20,000 life insurance policy
Requirements – Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong problem‑solving and reasoning skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Communication skills, written or verbal, in the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Basic reading, writing, and math
Ability to navigate necessary software and applications
Ability to comply with local laws regarding food handling and alcohol service; must be able to take and pass the ServSafe Alcohol Safety exam
Ability to engage with guests and colleagues
Other Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must meet the minimum legal age to serve alcohol
E.E.O: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are a drug‑free workplace. Background checks are done on all positions.
Join Us If you’re ready to serve great food, make great connections, and help open a restaurant that feels like family, we’d love to meet you.
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Kindred Table Server
role at
Crowne Plaza Lansing
About Kindred Table Kindred Table is a chef‑inspired, New American restaurant opening inside the Crowne Plaza Lansing. Our name speaks to people who feel like family and the place where they gather. We’re building a place where warm hospitality meets bold, unfussy food made with care – a relaxed but intentional environment where guests feel welcomed and servers feel empowered to create great experiences.
We open
January 2026
and we’re looking for servers who want to help us create something special from day one.
Website
|
Social Media
The Role As part of our opening team, you’ll be one of the first people guests connect with. You’ll guide them through the menu, make thoughtful recommendations, deliver food and beverages with care, and help create the kind of moments that make people want to come back again and again.
What You’ll Do
Take guest orders and deliver food and drinks with accuracy, timing, and hospitality
Provide warm, genuine, people‑first service
Learn our menu and confidently guide guests through their options
Complete all required training
Help maintain a clean, organized dining room
Perform opening and closing duties (stocking, resetting, cleaning)
Monitor alcohol service responsibly, check IDs, and communicate concerns to leadership
Jump in wherever needed – because that’s what great teams do
Who Thrives Here
Loves taking care of people
Feels energized in a warm, fast‑paced environment
Likes being part of something brand new
Enjoys working with a team that values kindness, professionalism, and fun
Knows that great service is about connection, not just steps of service
Wants to grow with a restaurant at the start of its story
Benefits and Discounts
Holiday bonus
Sick time
Travel benefits at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide
Friends and Family rate at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West
Retirement plan with company match
Full‑time Team Members Also Receive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation time and enhancement
Personal day
Paid holidays
Funeral/bereavement leave and pet bereavement leave
Footwear reimbursement
$20,000 life insurance policy
Requirements – Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong problem‑solving and reasoning skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Communication skills, written or verbal, in the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Basic reading, writing, and math
Ability to navigate necessary software and applications
Ability to comply with local laws regarding food handling and alcohol service; must be able to take and pass the ServSafe Alcohol Safety exam
Ability to engage with guests and colleagues
Other Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must meet the minimum legal age to serve alcohol
E.E.O: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are a drug‑free workplace. Background checks are done on all positions.
Join Us If you’re ready to serve great food, make great connections, and help open a restaurant that feels like family, we’d love to meet you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr