Why us?

Blending fun with style and elegance, Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink and our hotel Springhill Suites Denver Downtown are the perfect mix! We take our fun seriously, and work as a team to make the ordinary, extraordinary for each and every guest. Think you have what it takes? Join us!

More than a just restaurant, we are a gathering place for a variety of patrons who are looking for a unique dining experience. We cater to those at the university, to Pepsi Center event-goers, to hotel guests, and to the general public. We specialize in offering food that is unique, modern, and with a twist to both surprise and delight. And, each person on our team plays a crucial role in setting us apart as a restaurant of-choice. Here at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink our team takes our fun seriously….very seriously! You help us make the memories that make it fun to be a part of our crew. Sounds like something right up your alley? Apply today!

EMPLOYEE PERKS! Why join the Springhill Suites and Degree Family?

• Employee Referral Program - $500 to $1000 based on position!

• Free Monthly RTD EcoPass

• Free Onsite Parking!

• Sage Savings Spot Deals on furniture, electronics, cell phone plans, flowers, restaurants and much, much more!

• Discounted Hotel rates at all Marriott/Starwood & Sage managed Hotels & Restaurants

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Flex Spending Account (FT Employees)

• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick days and Holidays (FT Employees)

• Paid sick time (PT Employees)

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching (PT Employees)

• A fun work environment that encourages individually, recognition, growth & development

Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink: A gathering place that blends new school with old school offering handcrafted, familiar food and drinks done right. Our globally-inspired menu is thoughtfully sourced. Enjoy 16 wines by the glass, over 15 Colorado craft beers, or handcrafted cocktails made from local spirits. Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink gives the Hospitality students of MSU Denver first-hand learning experience training alongside seasoned, professional restaurateurs from Sage Hospitality. By dining at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink, patrons play a part in these students’ bright futures. Guests not only enjoy a fantastic meal, get to soak in the students’ hospitality, but also become part of their education. The dollars spent at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink on lunch, dinner or even at the bar, all ultimately go towards the Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation, benefiting student scholarships.

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous food service to restaurant customers.

Responsibilities

• Greets and takes food and drink orders from restaurant customers, serving the orders and accommodating special needs/requests.

• Remains attentive to the customers throughout the entire dining experience, adhering to or exceeding service standards as established by the restaurant at all times.

• Completes all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing sidework as instructed.

• Memorizes menu items, recipes and daily specials in order to answer questions and make recommendation to customers.

• Maintains cleanliness standards in restaurant, waitstation and kitchen service area in order to have a clean, presentable and attractive facility and to satisfy state and local health board requirements.

• Controls allocated guest checks by following established check-use procedures and legibly documenting all required information as the customer's order is taken and processed.

• Receives proper payment from guest and ensures accuracy of guest check and method of payment in order to safeguard customer and company.

• Attends all pre-meal and departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communications and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.

• Responds to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide quality customer service.

• Presents a clean and professional appearance at all times.

• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Compensation:

$12.85 / Hour

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Previous experience in similar position of 3 months or longer.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, the food server function and restaurant and kitchen operations.

• Must know standard cash-handling procedures.

• Must be fluent in oral and written English.

• Must have vision ability to clearly see detailed guest checks, computer print outs, written instructions and to observe entire restaurant in dimly lit conditions.

• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.

• Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching handling, fingering throughout the shift.

• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.

• Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.

• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.

• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.

• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.

• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment.

ID: 2022-13584

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Springhill Suites Denver

Outlet: Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink

Category: Restaurant Operations

Min: USD $14.27/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address : 1190 Auraria Pkwy

City : Denver

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability