Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
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An authentic Arizona experience awaits at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, where 40 lush acres and 50,000 square feet of flexible event space provide a perfect, palm-lined retreat for family getaways, business meetings and milestone celebrations. Five pools, a full-service salon and day spa, and nearby championship golf set the stage for memorable experiences framed by elegant Spanish Mission-inspired architecture, fragrant gardens filled with desert flowers, and stunning views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.
OverviewThe Scottsdale Plaza Resort is looking for a hardworking and dedicated Food Runner/Server Assistant. In this position you will ensure food is run hot and fresh off the line, tables are cleared and cleaned for our guests and drinks refilled. You will also assist the bar with similar duties, help with bar glass rotation and refilling ice bins. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to exceed guest’s expectations, have an infectiously positive attitude, and work well as part of a team. To be successful, you should be well-organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to prioritize and have high multi-tasking skills.
Responsibilities Welcoming GuestsMaintain the cleanliness of dining area and serving stationsBussing dining room tablesResponding to guests’ requests and informing management of any complaintsStrong knowledge of food and beverage offeringsEnsuring the timely delivery of food itemsEnsuring the server station is adequately stocked with necessary suppliesMust be self-motivated and willing to assist wherever needed. Qualifications Physical requirements include the ability to work long hours, Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, ability to multi task.Possess the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, work under variable temperatures and noise levelsAbility to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaningMust possess excellent communication skills; fluency in English requiredFood Handlers Card Required.May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods, throughout the dayRequires infrequent lifting and carrying of 1-25 poundsHighgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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