Restaurant Server (AM Shift), Taverna Banfi - The Statler Hotel

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Rewards & Benefits:

As a Statler Hotel employee, you uniquely reap the benefits of working for Cornell University, a nationally ranked Ivy League institution. Cornell has been recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability and diversity initiatives. Cornell provides a wide array of great benefits which include:

• A competitive starting wage plus lucrative gratuities.
• Several excellent health care options to choose from for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• A 403b retirement plan with multiple investment options.
• 2-4 weeks of vacation, and 13 paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day).
• Complimentary shift meals, clean uniforms and personal lockers.

Job Description:

As a Server, you will be responsible for serving meals to guests in Taverna Banfi Restaurant according to established rules of etiquette and service.

Duties include:

• Suggesting courses and answering questions about food preparation and content while understanding the importance of dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Taking food, beverage & cocktail orders using electronic sales device to enter orders.
• Making specialty coffees & cocktails and responsibly serving the items to the guest.
• Fulfilling any additional requests by our guests throughout the meal.
• Bussing the table following the meal and helping in set-up and clean-up of the dining room.
• In addition, you will also support the hotel room service department.

Qualifications:

• Must have a passion for providing hospitality and service.
• Must be knowledgeable about food and beverages, competently skilled in the delivery of fine dining service, knowledgeable about dietary restrictions, food allergens, food sanitation and safety, experienced in the responsible service of alcoholic beverages.
• Must be in good physical condition, capable of being on your feet for long periods of time, and able to lift and carry trays of dishes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to meet a flexible work schedule, that may include evenings, weekends and holidays (regular shift being early morning).

The Statler Hotel:
Located in the heart of a vibrant Ivy League campus, the Statler Hotel is part of Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and is the gateway to Cornell University for many visitors. Inspired by curiosity, the humble spirit of Upstate New York, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region, the Hotel has earned the dual distinction as the area's only AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property and the Ivy League's only "teaching hotel." With 153 rooms, the Statler Hotel is a full-service property with a conference center, four restaurants and over 16,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

Our Statler Family:
We are a team of hospitality professionals who proudly lead the premiere collegiate lifestyle hotel, welcoming the world to the cherished gathering place for those who love Cornell University. We challenge thinking, while connecting and cultivating people. Our actions are driven by a collective aspiration to build a culture of collaboration, celebration and excellence. Our mission is to provide uniquely crafted experiences through personalized connections that will inspire future leaders who will change the world of hospitality.

Please include your cover letter and resume when applying. Sponsorship for a work visa is not available for this position.

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