Why us?

Blending fun with style and elegance, Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink and our hotel Springhill Suites Denver Downtown are the perfect mix! We take our fun seriously, and work as a team to make the ordinary, extraordinary for each and every guest. Think you have what it takes? Join us!

More than a just restaurant, we are a gathering place for a variety of patrons who are looking for a unique dining experience. We cater to those at the university, to Pepsi Center event-goers, to hotel guests, and to the general public. We specialize in offering food that is unique, modern, and with a twist to both surprise and delight. And, each person on our team plays a crucial role in setting us apart as a restaurant of-choice. Here at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink our team takes our fun seriously….very seriously! You help us make the memories that make it fun to be a part of our crew. Sounds like something right up your alley? Apply today!

EMPLOYEE PERKS! Why join the Springhill Suites and Degree Family?

• Base rate of $19.00/Hourly (based on experience) plus Tip Share. This position will occasionally help in Banquets, so will be able to participate in the Service Charge Distribution Pool for banquets as well.

• Employee Referral Program - $500 to $1000 based on position!

• Free Monthly RTD EcoPass

• Free Onsite Parking!

• Sage Savings Spot Deals on furniture, electronics, cell phone plans, flowers, restaurants and much, much more!

• Discounted Hotel rates at all Marriott/Starwood & Sage managed Hotels & Restaurants

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Flex Spending Account (FT Employees)

• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick days and Holidays (FT Employees)

• A fun work environment that encourages individually, recognition, growth & development

Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink: A gathering place that blends new school with old school offering handcrafted, familiar food and drinks done right. Our globally-inspired menu is thoughtfully sourced. Enjoy 16 wines by the glass, over 15 Colorado craft beers, or handcrafted cocktails made from local spirits. Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink gives the Hospitality students of MSU Denver first-hand learning experience training alongside seasoned, professional restaurateurs from Sage Hospitality. By dining at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink, patrons play a part in these students’ bright futures. Guests not only enjoy a fantastic meal, get to soak in the students’ hospitality, but also become part of their education. The dollars spent at Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink on lunch, dinner or even at the bar, all ultimately go towards the Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation, benefiting student scholarships.

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Job Overview

Assist Restaurant Manager in all phases of restaurant operations. Responsible for complete restaurant operation in absence of manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, runners, and other restaurant associates and ensure adherence to all service standards and SOPs, including inspecting staff for correct, clean, complete uniform, clean polished shoes, name tag and general appearance standards.

• Supervise service of guests, being watchful of signals from guests in need of service.

• Assist manager to establish and monitor side-work duty completion.

• Maintain bank to SOP, keep it balanced and secure at all times.

• Read daily communication sheets from previous shift and prepare one for the following shift. Check for all personnel call offs and check floor plan for coverage.

• Check restaurant for cleanliness and set up. Check service stands and aisle areas. Check tables for cleanliness and proper set up.

• Communicate daily with restaurant manager with regard to special events, house counts, etc.

• Assist restaurant managers in conducting menu classes and taste panels.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.

• Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.

• Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters. Interpreting instructions from superiors.

• Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, and schedules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.

• Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.

• No kneeling required.

• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.

• Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing. Climbing stairs -varies by location.

• No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of work day. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen

ID: 2023-19135

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Springhill Suites Denver

Outlet: Degree Metropolitan Food + Drink

Category: Restaurant Operations

Min: USD $19.00/Hr.

Max: USD $32.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address : 1190 Auraria Pkwy

City : Denver

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability