Server

Drift Hotel in Palm Springs is home to Maleza - a gem in the Palm Springs culinary scene with vibrant Mexico City inspired fare. We're looking for a few talented & caring individuals who are passionate about hospitality to join our team!

Our servers will either work in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Palm Springs or poolside, soaking in the Drift's effortlessly cool vibe among swaying palms with the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. Servers will offer our guests a carefully curated menu of elevated Mexico City-inspired fare and hand-crafted cocktails using our 150+ unique agave spirits. Our service style is elevated casual with careful attention paid to every touchpoint in the guest experience. The restaurant is open for Lunch, Dinner and Brunch on the weekends.

Primary Responsibility

Maleza restaurant servers attend to diners during a meal, helping them place their order and making sure they get their food and beverages in a timely manner. They greet diners and engage in friendly conversation with them to cultivate a hospitable, welcoming environment. Restaurant Servers are knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation. Restaurant Servers submit orders to the kitchen and bring food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They help their tables pay their bill and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, Restaurant Servers help maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus and completing other closing tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
• Taking customers’ food and drink orders
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from menu
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
• Assisting with the tidying of tables, clearing leftovers and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant
• Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events
• Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position.

General Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree in culinary studies or food and hospitality management
• Prior experience in a food-serving establishment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of alcoholic beverages and different types of cuisines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems
• High level of stamina to work to work on feet for extended periods
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person