The beautiful and historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and motivated individual for the position of Server at our StepStone Hospitality managed hotel.  As a Server, you will perform a variety of food service functions and maintain clean and sanitary conditions of service area, facilities and equipment. 

· Greet all guests in a warm and enthusiastic manner and assist host or hostess in seating guests as needed.

· Present menu, answer questions, and make suggestions regarding food, service, appropriate wines, and food preparation.

· Memorize menu selections and wines including being familiar with daily specials and basic ingredients.

· Use proper verbiage and etiquette including serving ladies first

· Write order on check or memorize order.

· Relay order to kitchen and service bar utilizing point of sale system

· Observe guests to fulfill any additional request and to perceive when meal has been completed for guest checkout.

· Total bill and accept payment or refer guest to cashier.

· Ladle soup, portion pies and desserts, and brew coffee.

· Clear and reset counters or table at conclusion of each course.

· Assist in cleaning and wiping down of service areas and prep areas 

· Notify a manager immediately of any guest complaints.

· Use proper etiquette guidelines for seating guests.

· Ask department telephone using proper telephone etiquette

· Practice and observe all safety rules and procedures.

· Assist all service personnel in any duties as requested.

· Maintain and follow all cash handling procedures.

 · Ability to accurately use various office software. 

· Minimum lifting of 50 pounds.

· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.

· Hearing, writing, typing.

· Minimum pulling of 50 pounds.

· Other duties may be assigned. 

  Stepstone Hospitality and the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V