RAO's Restaurant Sommelier

A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.

Job Specific

• Maintains current knowledge of all menu offerings, to include ingredients, preparation method and time required, presentation and appearance
• Sets up assigned station with all required supplies, "Mis en Place"
• Greets guests in a polite professional manner according to Loews standards
• Suggestively sells menu items to guests so as to enhance the dining experience
• Records all aspects of guests order accurately and enters guest orders into POS terminal
• Coordinates placement of order so that the timing of preparation and delivery flows consistently throughout entire meal
• Monitors preparation of individual courses to ensure proper flow
• Inspects presentation of all food items to ensure that a quality product is delivered to the guests as ordered
• Serves all food and beverage items professionally, according to Loews Standards
• Monitors guests at all times, anticipates needs, responds to requests, ensures satisfaction
• Prepares and presents accurate, complete guest check
• Collects monies due and or applies charges to guest account using POS terminal
• Completes end of shift revenue report and cash deposit
• Performs all side work duties as assigned by manager/supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow team members
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One + years experience as a Food Server in high volume, upscale Hotel or Restaurant environment
• Thorough knowledge of food terminology, food service techniques and sanitation standards
• Exceptional guest service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend and lift trays weighing up to 35 pounds repetitively during entire shift
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays