Seasonal Server - Pierrot Gourmet Restaurant - Full-time / Part-time

The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels. Established in 1928, we now operate prestigious luxury properties in ten major cities. These include the flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris with London under development. Peninsula is a living legend, the name synonymous with luxurious comfort and impeccable service. We set our sights high and our standards higher, aiming always to delight our customers, and in many cases we are now serving the third generation of our loyal guests.

The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Asian service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. The hotel has become an integral part of Chicago life and is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events. For this, the hotel credits its strong links to both the local community and international heritage.

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Responsible for all activities related to service of the Pierrot Gourmet Restaurant, which includes preparation tasks, training and performing service as per standards set by the department and the Peninsula.
Perform a friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in: greeting, seating and serving all guests.
Perform pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard.
Understand and accurately follow the standard of sequence of service.
Ensure a consistency of the correct service techniques for all meal periods.
Understand all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service.
Explain all food and beverage items listed on the menu.
Extensive knowledge of all food and beverage menu items and preparations.
Good knowledge of wines and spirit.
Ensure usage of allfood and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools and
service equipment.
Utilize the MICROS system as per policies and procedures in place
Observe and maintain daily condition of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant, public area and make recommendations for corrections and improvement as needed.
Attend and participate at all scheduled meetings.
Attend all scheduled training
Give feedback on guest comments or complaints to the management.
Ensure a safe working environment for all employees within the restaurant.
Recognize and address potential intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests.
Report employee and guest accidents as per Peninsula standards.
Respond properly to any hotel emergency as per Peninsula standards.This Job Description is not exhaustive of all job tasks but a guide, and tasks may be added or removed by your immediate supervisor according to changes that may occur in the working environment.

This Job Description is not exhaustive of all job tasks but a guide, and tasks may be added or removed by your immediate supervisor according to changes that may occur in the working environment.