Restaurant Server

Restaurant Server


Company
The Westin Dallas Park Central
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Via
Careers At Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Job Description
Description

JOB OVERVIEW: Greet and serve the guests according to standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Take and serve guest orders promptly and according to the service manual.

2. Do all necessary set-up and side work as assigned.

3. Answer any guest questions about the menu.

4. Operate the electronic cash register/P.O.S. system (where applicable).

5. Check food before serving it to guests to ascertain correct appearance, temperature, and portions.

6. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction:

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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