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Join Our Team as a Server!

As a Server, you’re the dining room’s MVP! You’ll wow our guests by juggling orders with a smile, chatting up the menu like a pro, and turning every visit into a memorable experience. Whether you’re taking orders, serving up delicious plates, or keeping things spotless and organized, you bring energy, personality, and top-notch service—always following our company’s playbook and safety game plan.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Guru: Create warm, memorable dining moments by greeting guests with a smile, taking accurate orders, and making sure every need is met from start to finish.
• Menu Mastermind: Know the menu inside and out — from ingredients and dietary needs to daily specials and alcohol service guidelines — so you can guide guests like a pro.
• Accuracy Ace: Deliver food and drinks quickly and flawlessly, with attention to detail that keeps orders spot-on and guests happy.
• Table Tactician: Juggle multiple tables with ease, keeping service smooth, spaces clean, and your cool in high-pressure moments.
• Payment Pro: Handle transactions with precision, close checks confidently, and follow all company and security protocols like a seasoned cashier.
• Cleanliness Champion: Keep the service area spotless and safe, following hygiene regulations and certification standards without missing a beat.
• Stamina Specialist: Stay energized and on your feet — lifting, bending, and moving with strength and endurance throughout your shift.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospitality or food & beverage service is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with guests and coworkers professionally.
• Must obtain and maintain any required certifications (e.g., Alcohol Awareness, Food Handler’s Card) as per state regulations.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.