El Tapeo Restaurant Server - Dinner Service Must be 21 years old to sell and serve alcoholic beverages and have upscale restaurant serving experience.  WHAT WE OFFER * $9.50 per hour plus tips averaging $400-$700/week * Free shift meal * Discounts at Marriott Hotels around the world * Full benefits package available * 401k with match available WHO YOU ARE You are passionate and enthusiastic about food, coffee, espresso, wine, spirits, beer. That passion shows through when you discuss our menu. Multi-tasking is something that comes naturally to you, as does working under pressure. While you’re great in an environment chatting one-on-one with a customer, you thrive just as well with a packed restaurant and bar. Sophisticated and approachable, you take pride in a well-groomed appearance, and a work environment that allows for that. You have one to two years serving experience in a luxury environment. WHAT YOU DO You welcome every guest with a smile, and as an ambassador for the hotel, make sure they are taken care of from the minute they sit down to their last bite of dessert. You are knowledgeable of the food and drink menus and wine list so you may consult with guests on the menu offerings and upsell them to increase your average check and income. You deliver memorable experiences that bring customers back again and again. Taking orders, serving food, preparing for dinner business, and holding conversation are all part of the day to day. WHERE YOU WORK El Tapeo, located on the 9th floor of Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center, celebrates the bold flavors of a modern Spanish kitchen with a simple, ingredient-driven menu. More than just a restaurant, El Tapeo provides the ultimate gathering place for family and friends to enjoy modern Spanish shareable plates, vibrant cocktails, and a wine list designed with every palate in mind, with an unparalleled view of the surrounding area. Our team's mission is dedicated to sparking connections between family, friends, and the community through spirited food and wine. Ripe with contemporary calm and artful sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center is situated adjacent to its eponymous shopping destination in Oak Brook, Illinois. From this superb vantage point, hotel guests can access Oak Brook's most prominent attractions with ease, including Drury Lane Theatre, the Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown Chicago. Providing an inspiring setting to work and play, our guest rooms and suites feature contemporary artwork, luxurious bedding and state-of-the-art technology. WHY YOU’RE HERE Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel, and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do. JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Previous Food and beverage experience is required. * Requires understanding in service principles, beer, wine, liquor, coffee. * Open availability mornings and evenings including weekends and holidays is required. * Valid Basset and Food Handler Certification Required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. * Able to bend, twist, squat, reach and walk with ease. * Stand constantly. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.