Gourmet Food Server - Catch - Aria

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The primary responsibility of the Gourmet Food Server is to take and deliver customer orders, maintain tables, guest satisfaction and finalize checks. The food server is also responsible for performing side work and general cleaning of assigned stations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Greet guest in a positive, friendly manner and make them feel welcome Guide guest through all phases of their experience at the restaurant Knowledgeable of selling techniques, service delivery of both non and alcoholic beverages, and service delivery of menu items of every course Itemize bills correctly and efficiently secure payment Maintain cleanliness and stock of assigned area, side station, tables and Point of Sale (POS) station Anticipate the guest needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency Communicate with management, chef and culinary staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guest and or employees KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, and coolers, slicers and beverage machines Knowledge of menu items, including characteristics of wine and champagne by the glass, major wines, liquor brands, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, terminology, and garnishes Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations Basic knowledge of Point of Sale (POS) systems and computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays PREFERRED: Five (5) years of Food and Beverage experience in a high-paced environment with food service experience Wine certification/education Experience working in a similar resort setting MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. The Company is one of the world's leading global hospitality and entertainment companies with 23 resorts. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to being socially responsible, including an industry-leading diversity and inclusive culture, community engagement and philanthropy initiatives, and a commitment to environmentally sustainable approaches in development and operations. While we operate leading resorts and amenities, ultimately it is the people of MGM Resorts who make the difference daily by providing the ultimate guest experience. We welcome you to join us. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Corporate Diversity and Disability Outreach department at diversityrecruiting@mgmresorts.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Notice at Collection of Personal Information that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.