What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server (Summer 2025) position at Sun Valley Resort?
Sun Valley Resort is seeking a wintertime Server to provide for the guests’ food and beverage needs in a friendly and professional manner consistent with the organization’s standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Follow and comply with all Sun Valley Food & Beverage rules of conduct, policies, and procedures
- Set up the dining room and workstation and ensure preparedness for the shift
- Greet the guests in a friendly and professional manner consistent with the Sun Valley experience
- Solicit the guest’s food and beverage order, making suggestions and explaining choices as necessary
- Communicate with the culinary team regarding allergens, dietary needs, or special requests
- Properly submit orders through the point-of-sale system
- Deliver prepared food and beverages to the table, ensuring guest satisfaction
- Prepare and present the accurate check, perform necessary cashier services to process the payment, and adhere to cash handling standards
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of work areas and the guests’ tables during and after the meal
- Perform all “side work” and other duties to ensure the guest has a positive dining experience
Qualifications:
- Preferred 2 years of serving experience in a similar resort setting
- Previous cash handling experience is required
- Be TIPs certified for alcohol service or obtain a TIPs certification within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire
- Developed knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails with experience selling and presenting wines
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and nights
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to deal with people in a team-based, service-oriented environment and to perform duties in a manner that is strictly consistent with governmental and/or company standards
- Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor
- Have the ability to perform the same work repeatedly
- Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, poking, and reaching
