Salary: $4.05 Hourly

Location : McCormick County, SC

Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Job Number: 157303

Agency: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Division: Hickory Knob State Park

Opening Date: 10/23/2023

Residency Requirement: No

Class Code:: KB05

Position Number:: 999999

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Park Manager will provide work schedule during interview.

Pay Band: Band 1

Hiring Range - Min.: $4.05

Opening Date: 10/23/2023

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Tucked away in a serene, remote location, the parks many amenities and recreational opportunities are a pleasant surprise for many. Hickory Knob operates an 18-hole championship golf course, buffet restaurant, skeet shooting, boat ramp, archery range, meeting facilities and more than 70 lodge-style rooms. This South Carolina golf resort is an ideal location for a family getaway, reunion or a business meeting or retreat.

Server Job Description
Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. They play an integral role in ensuring our customers have exceptional dining experiences. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs, making them feel welcome, comfortable, important, and relaxed.
The right person will be passionate about food and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, outgoing disposition and previous experience working as a server in a bustling, fast-paced restaurant setting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates and utensils.
• Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering drink choices; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.
• Stay updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items, etc.
• Transmit orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests.
• Keep kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
• Serve orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; deliver accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
• Respond to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process.
• Maintain table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
• Conclude dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting patrons to return.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Fill in for absent staff as needed.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Previous serving experience required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Positive interpersonal skills required
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English

Additional Comments
Actual Job Location: Hickory Knob State Resort Park.

Hourly rate: $4.05 per hour plus tips.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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