Room Service Server

Compensation Type: Hourly Kessler Hotels:

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels features unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties throughout Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are intentionally approachable. Designed to inspire and create unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in refined Bohemian luxury, whether at a cutting-edge downtown icon, a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, or an elite ski lodge. As the founding member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Kessler Hospitality has long championed bold, original hotels, each carefully created with distinctive style and the Individualist traveler in mind.

Location:

Casa Monica Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection will immerse you in the rich history of our famed St. Augustine hotel, from ornate chandeliers to extraordinary art galleries. Originally built in 1888, this hotel is nestled in the heart of St. Augustine’s Historic District and within walking distance to popular sites such as Flagler College, Lightner Museum, Castillo de San Marcos and St. George Street. Our beautifully appointed accommodations entwine vintage Moroccan charm with luxury amenities.

 

Connect your mind and body with a soothing skin treatment at Poseidon Spa before indulging in the bold flavors of Mediterranean cuisine at our on-site restaurant, Cordova. Enjoy the service of our dedicated team, modern technology, and premier catering. From our Old-World grandeur to the unrivaled location, Casa Monica Resort and Spa is anything but ordinary.

 

Overview:

The overall objective and purpose of the Restaurant Server position is to provide hospitable service to our guests. The incumbent is responsible for serving food and beverage to our guests to create an exceptional guest experience. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuine warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard nomenclature
• Operate the telephone system, answering calls within three (3) rings, using the correct salutation and telephone etiquette
• Maintain the integrity of the guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information and key control
• Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items, beer, liquor and wine
• Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
• Assists dining room servers in the food and beverage service, set tables, keep menus clean, clean table between servings, menu knowledge.
• Assists with providing tables with beverages.
• Removes solid linens and replaces with clean linen.
• Transports dirty dishes to dishwashing station.
• Polish silver and glass as needed.
• Present menu, answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage.
• Explain, pair and recommend wine from wine list
• Serve food and beverage in a genuine, friendly, professional and efficient manner consistent with the Kessler image and standards
• Relays orders to kitchen through POS and helps serve courses from kitchen and service bars
• Totals bill and accepts payment
• Proficiently utilizes the property management systems and follow cash handling procedures
• Clears and resets tables at conclusion of each course
• Sets up dining room in thorough and swift manner
• Complete opening and closing procedures as well as daily side-work
• Inventory and restock supplies as needed
• Maintain complete knowledge in the use of all office equipment, property management systems and access according to specifications
• Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes 
• Maintain complete knowledge and comply with company policies and procedures
• Maintain neat, clean and professional appearance according to standards
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe conditions
• Welcome and acknowledge guests with disabilities and follow proper procedures to accommodate needs.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship and support the team to achieve our goals
• Attend required training and meetings
• All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned
• Knowledge of gust service etiquette and proper food and beverage serving techniques
• Ability to perform all tasks related to restaurant server and proficiently use job-related software, property management systems and office equipment
• Ability to remain calm in various situations, use sound judgement and effectively solve problems
• Ability to work quickly, prioritize, and maintain service at multiple tables at a time
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals
• Ability to demonstrate cash handling procedures and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, upgrades and percentages
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

Posting Date:

This job opening was posted on September 2, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.