AM Server

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain is an award-winning luxury boutique resort set against the iconic Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our intimate hideaway features beautifully appointed casitas, a world-class spa, elements restaurant, jade bar, and exceptional resort amenities, all designed to deliver an effortlessly elegant guest experience.

At Sanctuary, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our Vision and Mission, we deliver luxurious, effortlessly elegant experiences by being adaptive, present, and engaged for both our guests and one another. Our culture is built on service, respect, teamwork, integrity, trust, and ownership—while always remembering to have fun. We are committed to developing our team members, encouraging collaboration, and supporting career growth in an inspiring hospitality environment.

JOB SUMMARY

This position contributes to Sanctuary’s’ success by working within the framework of a quality Food and Beverage service team. Greet guests in a professional, warm, friendly and sincere manner. Insure guests are happy when leaving the restaurant. Serve food to guests in a personable, courteous manner ensuring a positive dining experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: the following duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive

• Complete knowledge and fluency with all standards of fine dining service etiquette and adhere to these standards.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, pre-shifts, menu roll-outs and supplemental training sessions.
• Be aware of all liquor laws as well as company and departmental policies regarding consumption.
• Be familiar with emergency safety measures and state health codes.
• Total knowledge of all menu items including ingredients, preparation, provenance, and potential substitutions is expected
• Fluent beverage knowledge to include, preparation, ingredients is expected. Complete navigation of the wine list, verbal presentation and descriptions of each wine by the glass.
• Ensure all levels of service are extended to our guests through professional, knowledgeable presentation of all our menu items and beverage offerings
• Communicate consistently with the FOH manager and Culinary Team.
• Complete all side-work responsibilities both opening and closing.
• Ensure complete table maintenance at all times throughout the guests dining experience.
• Close all guest check transactions accurately in POS system.
• Obtain service report from micros and finalize all settlement transactions and close out per established procedures.
• Responsible and accountable for all unsigned checks; report these to the manager.
• Follow established gratuity distribution to support staff and document per company procedure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that enables getting along with guests, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager and/or the Assistant Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Due to constant public contact, grooming is a factor of the utmost importance and must adhere to appearance code guidelines as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be extremely organized; able to expedite multiple orders correctly and executed with care and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant disposition and work smoothly in high stress work environment.
• Pleasant voice and phone etiquette.
• Ability to service a five-table station without assistance during typical service demand.
• Strong working knowledge of the micros ordering system and other check processing procedures for dining room service.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and remain standing on feet for prolonged period of time.
• Good communication essential. Relay guest complaints and comments to supervisor immediately.
• Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
• Pleasant personality to effectively deal with guests during stressful service; questions and service, and to contribute to the overall atmosphere of teamwork with fellow employees.
• Ability to identify, address and resolve conflict.
• Maintain good safety habits and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to Security.
• Promote excellent guest relations while living the Sanctuary Commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Current Food Handler’s Card.
• Title IV Alcohol Certification

Related Work Experience

• 3-5 years prior fine dining service experience in restaurant operations required.
• Experience with hospitality and customer service required.