What are the responsibilities and job description for the H2B Server - Summer 2025 position at Bay Harbor Yacht Club?
Join Bay Harbor Yacht Club as a Server, where you'll provide impeccable food and beverage service to our valued members and guests, adhering to our esteemed standards of excellence. This position requires a warm and welcoming demeanor, along with a strong knowledge of our menus and wine offerings. If you have 1-2 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, along with a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality, we invite you to apply. Additionally, we offer opportunities for growth and development, including training in proper wine service and ongoing support in our dynamic indoor and outdoor environments. We are looking for both full-time H2B Servers with an estimated visa start date of April 15th, 2025 and a visa end date of October 31st, 2025.
THIS IS AN H2B IN-COUNTRY EXTENSION WORKER POSITION LOCATED IN PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN.
Bay Harbor Yacht Club, a private club located near Petoskey, MI, provides breathtaking views and exceptional service for both guests and members year-round. BHYC boasts several exquisite restaurants, multiple recreational outlets, and large event spaces, all situated on the Bay Harbor marina. We recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation which included expanded summer seasonal dining, a new Grille Room, State of the Art Fitness Center, Aquatics Center and a Relaxation Spa!
The BHYC Benefits Package for seasonal employees includes:
- FREE employee meals- lunch and dinner program
- Discounts on BHYC Retail and Spa merchandise
- On-the-job training- we train all skill levels!
- Employee referral program bonuses
- Educational Scholarship Opportunities
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Uniform Attire
- Flexible Scheduling
- Employee Housing
If you are looking for a fun place to work with some of the best views in Northern Michigan, look no further than Bay Harbor Yacht Club!
Additional Benefits for H2B employees:
- Reimbursement for travel to Club
- On-the-job training- we train all skill levels!
- Seasonal Housing-
- Rates starting at $100 per week for 2-person room
- Housing units include all utilities, wifi, furniture, free laundry, common space, kitchen access and individual mini-fridge/microwaves
- Recently renovated in 2023!
- Transportation Services- to/from housing and other local grocery stores, banks, post office, etc.
Job Duties:
- Greet and acknowledge members and guests and provides attention
- Be knowledgeable about menu, drink menu, some wine knowledge.
- Learns members’ names and preferences to the best of ability.
- Enthusiastically serve club members and guests and assist others to provide a positive and successful work environment.
- Provide immediate attention to all upon seating.
- Suggest menu items and daily food and beverage specials while utilizing the opportunity to “upsell”.
- Correctly take food and beverage order including any preferences, allergies and special requests using proper seating numbers for efficient serving.
- Informing kitchen and other management when necessary of special requests/concerns.
- Correctly serve food based on course item.
- Clear each course while replacing proper silverware if needed.
- Reset tables after departure according to reservation or standard setting.
- Learn proper wine service. Inform manager on duty of any wine bottle needing to be retrieved.
- Communicate with server assistants of any clearing, food running, bread etc. needed.
- Responsible for acquiring correct name of member for account accuracy with help of management.
- Follows state and local laws and the club’s policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic beverages.
- Attends all pre-shift meetings.
- Stocks all service areas prior to each shift.
- Be aware of menu items that may out of stock and communicating that with members.
- Inform captain or management of any club item needing to be ordered.
- Ensure all dining areas are clean and presentable which requires daily maintenance.
- Ensure all dining tables are stocked and properly set according to the reservation chart given by captain or management.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in food and beverage field or related areas preferred
- POS system experience and knowledge preferred
- High School Diploma preferred
- Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as required.
- Must be able to work some weekends, evenings and/or holidays
Job Competencies:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize work activities
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledgeable of the menu, buffet and wine list.
- Ability to time the service of each course.
- Basic safety and sanitation requirements.
- Learns members’ names and their special preferences.
- Knowledge of wines and spirits.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
Salary : $100
