Food and Beverage J-1 Trainee / Intern

Full-Time

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

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

Essential Functions:

• Station set-up
• Stock needed supplies in side stands.
• Continuously fill pitchers with ice water.
• Receive rolls and put in warmers.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the restaurant manager or captain.
• Pre-set breadbaskets lined with napkins.
• Station side work
• Pick-up linen.
• 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.
• Pour water.
• Serve rolls and butter as specified.

Hotel Specific Essential Functions:

• Flexibility in scheduling including availability on all holidays and weekends.
• Clear table of dirty dishes, silverware, glassware, and linens.
• Must be able to work split shifts and straight shifts.
• Willingness to cross-train and be scheduled in any dining outlet at resort.
• Ability to perform tea service.
• Must have or obtain ABC and ServeSafe certification.
• Takes ownership of situations and ensures satisfaction.
• Is empowered to solve guest issues.
• Knowledge of appropriate verbiage for fine dining setting.
• Willingness to accept direction and coaching.
• Basic understanding and speech of English language.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Continuous standing, walking, hand eye coordination, and carrying/lifting of 15 to 20 pounds.

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer and printer, typewriter, telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine, file folders, filing cabinet, facsimile machine

Working Environment:

• • Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel.
  • Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
  • Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
  • Exposure to food items and beverages.