Lead Server
OTO Development, Washington, DC, United States
National Base Salary Rate: $13.00 - $16.00/hour
*Rate depends upon state/market*
OTO Development is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Lead Server.
What will you be doing most days?
- Adhere to all sanitation, safety, and alcohol service protocol
- Consistently hold a friendly, relaxing, and courteous demeanor that makes guests feel comfortable to ensure satisfaction
- Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording guests' choices and giving knowledgeable recommendations as necessary
- Keep the kitchen staff informed on times, updates, or any changes that need to be made to guests’ orders
- Serve orders by picking up and delivering guests' choices from the kitchen/bar and delivering accompaniments and condiments as needed
- Issue bills & collect payment; including room charges, credit card payments, or cash payments with the correct change returned
- Assist other servers as needed
- Ensure prompt, friendly service according to the restaurant guidelines
- Direct overall activities and performance of front of house employees on a shift-by-shift basis
- Promote an atmosphere of positive guest relations by handling guest complaints or concerns in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain and inspect dining room area to ensure that health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times
- Maintain restaurant cleanliness and organization
- Oversee FOH daily staffing, ensuring that adequate staffing is maintained, and overtime minimized
- Perform checkouts of food servers, ensuring that all tickets are accounted for, all comps have been signed, and the proper amount of cash and all credit card vouchers are obtained
- Troubleshoot POS System glitches and/or outages
What are the requirements for this position?
- You are a professional, motivated, and driven individual
- You enjoy working with all types of people from all walks of life
- You have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- You are familiar with taking orders from guests, serving food, clean-up and routine side-work, special event set up/service, and assistance with food preparation
- You must be able to work nights and weekends
- You are able to stand and be on your feet for long periods of time and can lift and maneuver heavy trays
- You have knowledge of basic Food & Beverage operations
- You have strong interpersonal relations and leadership abilities. Exemplifies a passionate "can do" attitude with natural leadership and motivational skills
Physical Requirements for this Position
This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.
About OTO
OTO Development (OTO) is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the lodging industry. As an industry leader, OTO develops, owns, and operates award-winning select-service hotels in key markets across the U.S. with brand partners: Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt. For six years, OTO has ranked on INC. 5000's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies and in 2018 was certified as a high-trust, high-performance workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work Institute. We would love for you to join our team!
OTO provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.
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