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Oversee various vendors and related duties including maintenance, mailing/deliveries, office supplies, equipment, furniture, catering & food/beverage, office cleaning, and errands. Inventory, track, and order office and kitchen supplies; ensure workspace and kitchen are neat, clean, & organized. Com

Job Description Job Summary: The Lead Server is responsible for overseeing the restaurant operations, ensuring a high standard of guest experience, and managing both front-of-house and basic kitchen operations. This role combines hands-on service, light food preparation, guest interaction, and supervisory duties. The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Duties/Responsibilities: • Set up, restock, and maintain cleanliness of the breakfast area., • Serve breakfast and beverages to guests, ensuring friendly and professional service., • Prepare simple food items and beverages., • Handle transactions using the POS system., • Supervise and support waitstaff and kitchen assistants during restaurant hours., • Manage guest reservations and oversee the flow of service., • Address guest requests and resolve complaints diplomatically., • Conduct daily inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards., • Follow all alcohol service procedures, • Assist with training and supervising front-of-house staff., • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Coordinate with kitchen and event staff for special functions or banquets., • Perform inventory checks and ensure sufficient supplies for service., • Sanitize all cleaning tools and maintain equipment at the end of each shift., • Assist other departments as needed to ensure optimal guest service., • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Strong supervisory skills., • Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities., • Good organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to follow recipes and culinary procedures., • Familiarity with food handling, safety, and sanitation guidelines., • Ability to function well in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment., • Proficiency with POS and scheduling systems., • Good analytical and problem-solving skills., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Previous Food and Beverage service experience preferred, • Experience in guest-facing roles and basic food preparation. Physical Requirements: • Able to stand for prolonged periods, • Able to climb stairs, • Able to walk kitchen and service public areas, • Able to twist, bend, reach and pull, • Able to lift up to 50 pounds Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays. EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

Job Description We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic Banquet personnel to provide great service and memorable experience to our guests. The position could be full-time if you have open availability and willingness to also work in the hotel's restaurant or other departments. Benefits • Health, dental and vision insurance (full-time employees), • Paid Time Off (full-time and part-time employees), • 401K plan with company match (full-time and part-time employees), • Hotel discounts (full-time and part-time employees), • Paid holidays (full-time employees), • Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards., • Set up table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses, etc.) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards., • Refresh banquet rooms/areas., • Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures., • Accommodate guest requests for additions/changes to scheduled arrangements courteously and in accordance with departmental standards., • Anticipate and respond promptly to guests’ requests., • Promote positive guest relations., • Be familiar with all hotel services/features to respond accurately to any guest inquiry., • Serve all food courses and non-alcoholic beverage items to the guest in accordance with departmental standards and function requirements., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work and storage areas., • Perform any other job related duties as assigned. SMI Hotel Group recruits the best and brightest, in order to deliver the highest quality service to our guests. If you believe that you have what it takes, we want to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.