The Homestead Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead what it is. Since 1766, they've helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.
The Omni Homestead's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Homestead may be your perfect match.
To wait on tables promptly, courteously and to serve the guest in any way possible.
Essential Functions:
• Knowledge of fine dining service.
• Must have full familiarity with menus.
• Must have full knowledge of beverage offerings.
• Station set-up and breakdown/side-work/stocking of station.
• To polish and clean the water glasses in his/her assigned station before opening hours.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the restaurant manager.
• Service to guests including alcoholic beverage.
• Table maintenance.
• Be pleasant, smile and greet all guests, using surnames when obtained.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• 2 years fine equivalent service experience.
• Flexibility in scheduling including availability on all holidays and weekends.
• Dependable; must be able to work split shifts and straight shifts.
• Willingness to cross-train and be scheduled in any dining outlet at resort, including tea service.
• Must have or obtain ABC and ServeSafe certification.
• Takes ownership of situations and ensures satisfaction.
• Is empowered to solve guest issues.
• Ability to merchandise or up sell at every table.
• Knowledge of appropriate verbiage for fine dining setting.
• Willingness to accept direction and coaching.
• Strong comprehension and speech of English language.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Continuous standing, walking, hand eye coordination, and carrying/lifting of 15 to 20 pounds.
Tools and Equipment:
• Computer and printer, typewriter, telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine, file folders, filing cabinet, facsimile machine
