Backserver - Addison by William Bradley

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion. 

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.25/hour USD

Responsibilities: 

See guests from start to finish through a five-star dining experience including all knowledge and service of food, wine and spirits.   

• Ensure all mis en place are setup and ready for service according to Addison SOP. Assist service colleagues in completing pre-shift mis en place including polishing all silverware, stemware, and additional side duties as outlined in the pre-shift duties list.  
• Deliver a flawless dining experience, consistently providing exceptional food, superlative service, elegant decor and exquisite presentations.  
• It is the Backserver's position to assist the Captain in upholding these standards and see them through time after time. The backwaiter is the second level in guest contact should the Captain be unavailable.    
• Assist service colleagues in breakdown and clean-up of service areas; i.e. all linens prepared for pick-up and delivery to laundry, all ice buckets placed in appropriate places, tables reset for entire dining room.  
• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Backserver's are expected to be full-time employees who may work up to 40+ hours per week on an average.  
• Industry level standard knowledge of Food and Beverage, including all aspects of service and food preparation is a prerequisite for employment as a backserver at Addison. Backserver's should have a base knowledge of french cooking techniques as well as a moderate understanding of spirits and wine and should be able to understand and follow the by the glass selections should their services in selection be required. 

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• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Backserver's are expected to be full-time employees who may work up to 40+ hours per week on an average.  
• Industry level standard knowledge of Food and Beverage, including all aspects of service and food preparation is a prerequisite for employment as a backserver at Addison.  
• Backserver's should have a base knowledge of French cooking techniques as well as a moderate understanding of spirits and wine and should be able to understand and follow the by the glass selections should their services in selection be required.    
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the
• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Backserver's are expected to be full-time employees who may work up to 40+ hours per week on an average.  
• Industry level standard knowledge of Food and Beverage, including all aspects of service and food preparation is a prerequisite for employment as a backserver at Addison.  
• Backserver's should have a base knowledge of French cooking techniques as well as a moderate understanding of spirits and wine and should be able to understand and follow the by the glass selections should their services in selection be required.    
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. 
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.    
• Requires exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Must possess basic computational ability.    
• Must possess basic computer skills.           
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions. 
• Knowledge of Restaurant operations, its services, and facilities.  
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.   
• Most work tasks are performed indoors.  Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by Restaurant environmental systems. 
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.  Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.  
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks. 
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. 
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. 
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. 
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. 
• Requires manual dexterity to use all equipment including silverware, stemware and computers.  
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers and printers.   
• High school or equivalent education required.
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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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