Barista at OTH Hotels Resorts in The Virginian, 712 Church St, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America

Job description

• Posted Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
• The Restaurant Server is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests, ensuring a positive and memorable dining experience. This role involves taking orders, delivering food and beverages promptly, managing guest checks, and maintaining a clean and organized service environment. The Restaurant Server serves as a key point of contact for guests and plays an essential role in upholding service standards and guest satisfaction.
• This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment requiring constant movement and guest interaction. Work is performed primarily indoors within restaurant and bar areas, with occasional outdoor exposure depending on the property. The role involves exposure to noise, uneven and potentially slippery surfaces, chemicals, and kitchen machinery, as well as handling hot plateware and service items. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver efficient, high-quality service under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service & Order Management
• • Greet guests promptly and provide friendly, attentive service for their dining experience
• • Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system
• • Deliver food and beverages in a timely and professional manner
• • Ensure guest satisfaction by monitoring needs and responding promptly
• Service Execution & Efficiency
• • Maintain knowledge of menu items, specials, and beverage offerings
• • Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely order delivery
• • Manage multiple tables efficiently in a high-volume environment
• • Assist with seating guests or supporting other service areas as needed
• Cash Handling & POS Operations
• • Accurately process guest checks and handle cash and credit transactions
• • Follow all check management and cash handling procedures
• • Ensure accuracy and accountability in all financial transactions
• Cleanliness & Organization
• • Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, including tables, service stations, and work areas
• • Ensure flatware, glassware, and plates are clean, polished, and properly stocked
• • Assist with opening and closing side work duties
• Product Knowledge & Guest Engagement
• • Maintain knowledge of all property amenities and on-site dining options
• • Provide recommendations and answer guest questions about menu offerings
• • Support suggestive selling to enhance the guest experience

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of restaurant experience required; high-volume dining experience and full-service restaurant or hotel background preferred.
• • Good food and beverage knowledge
• • Excellent communication skills for guest interaction and team coordination
• • Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• • Ability to deliver prompt and accurate service
• • Ability to handle cash and manage guest checks accurately
• • Strong attention to cleanliness and presentation standards
• • Familiarity with property amenities and dining outlets
• • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• • Ability to support multiple areas of restaurant operations as needed
• Certifications: Food safety and/or alcohol service certification preferred (or required per local regulations).

Skills

Required

• Good food and beverage knowledge