Hospitality Server in Lemoore, California at Kelly Slater Wave Company

About Kelly Slater Wave Company

Kelly Slater Wave Co provides the ultimate surf setting, providing the highest levels of service and experiences. KS Wave Co technology delivers unparalleled surf programs, training and events that share the stoke of surfing.

This next level technology produces the longest, open barrel, high performance, human-made wave in the world. Founded on a formal scientific investigation to recreate the best ocean waves, Kelly Slater Wave Systems are designed, constructed and maintained to the highest industry standard delivering reliability, safety and performance. This is the only wave system to earn the WSL Certified designation, meaning the waves are fit for WSL elite competition.

About Surf Ranch

Surf Ranch is the first of its kind, an immersive surf lifestyle experience in the middle of farm fields in Central California (over 100 miles from the ocean). Surf Ranch is a bucket-list surf destination resort, offering epic waves, overnight lodging and farm to table cuisine, delivering lifelong memories for those who visit.

About the role

• Hospitality Server staff are responsible for providing a quality guest experience by properly serving guests meals and refreshments throughout the day. Under the direct supervision of the Food & Beverage Manager, the Hospitality Server will perform various duties at the Surf Ranch facility both guest facing and non-guest facing. This includes serving meals, clearing dishes, and interacting with guests.

What you'll do

• Adhere to all departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure the timely delivery of all food and beverage needs at Surf Ranch
• Serve food & drinks and remove dishes and glassware after use
• Help wash dishes and glassware after mealtimes
• Polish glassware and silverware after each meal service
• Ensure all tableware offered to guests are clean, polished and properly cared for
• Know guests by name
• Interact with guests in a professional and friendly manner
• Track any dietary requirements of guests
• Work with Sous Chef, Cooks, Bartender and Hosts to anticipate timing of meals and guests’ wants and needs
• Participate in line up or pre-shift during each shift
• Know in detail all Surf Ranch menus; breakfast, snack, beverage and cocktail
• Know in detail the components of daily lunch, dinner and dessert specials
• Understand where the meats, local vegetables and other ingredients come from and what makes them special
• Write daily lunch and dinner specials on A-frame chalk sign
• Stock hospitality crate to best ensure preparedness for each shift
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of guests by following proper food handlers guidelines
• Maintain a current food handlers and RBS certification card
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities
• Follow all California ABC liquor regulations and guidelines
• Manage alcohol consumption of each guest to ensure site safety and ABC laws
• Complete daily side work and checklists
• Understand basic wine knowledge and pouring techniques
• Ensure guests have everything they need post surf session
• Ensure all kitchen areas are clean, free of clutter, and presentable to guests before, during, and after each day
• Work well with Bartenders, Culinary Staff ands Hosts
• Complete requests tasked by F&B Supervisor
• Communicate with Host to provide guests with the best experience possible
• Keep a clean, presentable and professional appearance
• Read run of show (ROS) emails daily
• Read end of shift reports daily
• Check and read email daily regarding all surf ranch operations
• Communicate within the hospitality department via google chat threads
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in a food and beverage program
• Experience in the service or hospitality industry
• Ability to interact and cater to guests ranging from no previous surf experience to expert level surfing ability
• Experience in “5-star” resort services environment
• Food Handler card preferred

Personal attributes

• Exceptional work ethic
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• An open and collaborative nature

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to wipe down table tops, chairs, and booths; able to pick up debris from floor; able to carry 25 or more pounds; able to push vacuum or mop
• Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift.
• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions