F&B Server Assistant | J-1 Intern

A substantial part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, this destination is home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium. The location is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America and airport, with additional uses for the planned development to include corporate offices, retail, restaurants and entertainment.

The 320-room luxury hotel features more than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center and six two-story hospitality lounges for groups and meeting planners to utilize. From small board meetings, conferences and large galas or special events to Sunday football tailgates and more, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with its robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

To assist servers in any way possible to ensure proper, prompt, and courteous service to all guests

• Knowledge of fine dining/ upscale service/ serving specifics
• Must have knowledge of all food menus offerings. 
• Must have strong communications skills.
• Station set-up.
• Stock needed supplies in side stations.
• Get ice supply for side stations.
• Dust all tables to include table legs.
• Pick-up linen from laundry
• Check off and pick-up storeroom supplies
• Set tables with clean, pressed linen, china, silver, and glassware
• Ensure furniture and floors are clean and arranged according to specifications
• Assist servers during meal period
• Remove any extra settings
• Coffee maker/urn, cappuccino machine, beverage machines, trays, dishware, silverware, glassware
• Reach-in cooler is clean and organize.
• Interior of hotel, in the restaurant, and kitchen. Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Exterior of Hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year food runner experience or DRA experience
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, be teamwork-oriented, and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
• Must have and maintain current, ServSafe or equivalent training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period or for an entire shift.
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Working Environment:

• Interior of restaurant kitchen and designated bar area, with occasional travel around the property as needed.
• Exposure to a kitchen environment with high temperatures.
• Exterior of Hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Tools & Equipment:

Open Table, Kronos, Telephone, Wine Key, Knife