Part Time Seasonal Server - The George Restaurant

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Olympic as our new Part Time Seasonal Server at The George Restaurant! The George is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Part Time Server to join our dynamic team and assist our guests during dinner service. If you are eager to deliver exceptional service and be part of the Fairmont experience, we would love to hear from you! This is a seasonal position with an expected end date of January 1st, 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Familiar with all menus including wine and beverage lists
• Resets dining room according to meal period and table needs
• Performs restaurant service preparation duties such as preparing condiments, polishing glassware and silver ware, brewing coffee and ensuring work stations are stocked
• Informs and promotes guests of daily/nightly specials
• Offers creative selling of products to guests
• Answers questions and/or makes recommendations on menus items
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, describing cooking methods and ingredients
• Takes into consideration any special request, dietary issues made by the guests
• Describes and recommends wine pairings to guests
• Brings wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and pours the wine for guests
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage prior to serving guests
• Clear, clean, reset, and maintain station during shift
• Provides general hotel information for guests
• Serves food and beverages to guests and adheres to the steps of service
• Follows all proper credit card and cash handling procedures
• Addresses any guest issue promptly and with concern
• Provides assistance to restaurant staff as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least two years high volume restaurant serving experience preferred
• Luxury dining experience preferred
• General knowledge of Alcoholic beverages
• Working knowledge of wine & wine-pairings; Advanced knowledge preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
• Must hold authorization to work in the USA
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid Washington State Alcohol MAST Permit (Class 13)
• Must possess a valid Washington Food Worker Card
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must possesses excellent communication skills
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to stand on feet throughout the shift, with intermittent periods of walking
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs at shoulder height

Additional InformationEmployee Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

What's in it for you:

• $21.30 per hour + tips
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for all full-time employees and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Our Values

Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.