Restaurant Food Server
Company
Sheraton Houston Airport
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Are you a friendly and courteous professional dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience? You could be an excellent server at our busy restaurant. We need someone with a positive attitude toward customer service and a warm smile to set the tone for our guests to enjoy their dining experience with us.
You will serve our guests at the restaurant by ensuring they are seated promptly, their orders are taken, prepared, and served on time, and that tables are cleaned and ready for the next guests. Our ideal candidate maintains a cheerful and polite demeanor toward both guests and coworkers. Consider applying today if you are punctual, responsible, and enjoy interacting with others!
We have AM and PM shifts open.
Responsibilities:
• Receive proper payment from the guest and ensure the accuracy of the guest check and method of payment to protect both the customer and the restaurant from transaction errors
• Establish a full knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily specials to respond to client inquiries and make recommendations
• Actively engage in pre-shift and department meetings to get a thorough knowledge of all goods, services, and facility operations
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side work as instructed
• Promptly seat guests when they arrive, take food and beverage orders, serve meals on time while accommodating any special requests
Qualifications:
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Must have a strong focus on putting the guest first with exceptional customer service experience
• Displays impeccable time management and organizational skills
About Company
Relax in style at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where we offer guests a comfortable and convenient hotel destination at IAH. Whether you're traveling for leisure or planning to attend a business convention in one of our event spaces, you'll find yourself feeling at home in our hotel here in Houston. Our location and complimentary shuttle make it easy for guests to travel from the Houston Airport.
You will serve our guests at the restaurant by ensuring they are seated promptly, their orders are taken, prepared, and served on time, and that tables are cleaned and ready for the next guests. Our ideal candidate maintains a cheerful and polite demeanor toward both guests and coworkers. Consider applying today if you are punctual, responsible, and enjoy interacting with others!
We have AM and PM shifts open.
Responsibilities:
• Receive proper payment from the guest and ensure the accuracy of the guest check and method of payment to protect both the customer and the restaurant from transaction errors
• Establish a full knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily specials to respond to client inquiries and make recommendations
• Actively engage in pre-shift and department meetings to get a thorough knowledge of all goods, services, and facility operations
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side work as instructed
• Promptly seat guests when they arrive, take food and beverage orders, serve meals on time while accommodating any special requests
Qualifications:
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Must have a strong focus on putting the guest first with exceptional customer service experience
• Displays impeccable time management and organizational skills
About Company
Relax in style at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where we offer guests a comfortable and convenient hotel destination at IAH. Whether you're traveling for leisure or planning to attend a business convention in one of our event spaces, you'll find yourself feeling at home in our hotel here in Houston. Our location and complimentary shuttle make it easy for guests to travel from the Houston Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
How many hours can restaurant workers legally work per week without overtime in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
What work authorization documents are required for non-citizens applying to restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
