The Townsend Hotel

On-the-Job Training Includes: Cleaning food preparation areas, facilities, and equipment Inspecting facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards Preparing and cooking a variety of foods Checking the quality and freshness of foods and ingredients Monitoring and assessing equipment functionality Maintaining food, beverage, and equipment inventories Arranging and plating food for service Serving food and beverages when required Measuring and preparing ingredients for recipes Preparing food for cooking and service Coordinating activities of food service staff when necessary Estimating and ordering supplies and ingredients for food preparation activities Assisting chefs and catering staff with food preparation Cutting, portioning, and preparing raw and cooked foods Participating in menu planning and menu development Recording operational and production data Preparing bread, pastries, and desserts...

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The server will take the guest order and is responsible for the proper presentation and timing of all food and beverages. The server will open and close guest checks, utilizing proper cash handling procedures. Will have knowledge and experience working with computerized P.O.S. operations. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work with expediter, bartender, server assistants and management in a professional manner. Moderate all guest requests and communicate special requests to kitchen and management. Observe guests in order to formulate ideas that could exceed guests’ expectations. Comprehends full detailed menu and wine pairings in order to answer all questions regarding substitutions, omissions and food allergies and communicate this information to the guest. Provides recommendations with the idea of upselling to increase check average. Executes all table side preparations in an proper...