Server: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch ($15.00/hr +$500 Hiring Incentive)

Mission

Come help the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch serve their guests in a professional and friendly manner! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are looking for servers that can function as part of a team while maintaining a fun and energetic environment for our guests! Join us in serving delicious food to guests on our cruises and at the Paddlewheel Café! To acquire more information about our available serving positions, please see the following information. 

Expectations

• Always have a positive, friendly, and approachable demeanor while having fun!
• Continually exceed guests’ expectations by always having a guest first attitude.
• Be prompt and accountable when you are scheduled to work.
• Follow the dress code by wearing your uniform.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Engage incoming and departing guests in a warm, genuine and friendly manner, answer guest inquiry line, provide directions, and help maintain cleanliness and organization of dock when working as a greeter.
• Maintain an alert, professional posture when not actively engaged with guests.
• Perform side work duties such as setting up dining area on boat, refilling condiments, rolling silverware, cleaning dock, replenishing concessions, and cleaning menus.
• Maintain knowledge of pricing, menu items, and general cruise information.
• Assist with stocking and restocking supplies as necessary in the gift shop, dry storage, coolers, etc.
• Monitor and work to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals at all Points of Sale.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass alcohol and drug screening.
• Must pass background check.
• Must pass math proficiency questionnaire (located in employee application).
• Willing to work on a moving vessel in water and outdoors (hot and cold environments).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Provide efficient and friendly service to all guests.
• Present food and self in a professional manner.
• Possess knowledge of pricing, menu items, and general cruise information.
• Maintain highest standards of cleanliness.
• Serve cocktails to guests in a friendly manner to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to carry/lift up to 50lbs
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Ability to continuously carry trays/plates up and down stairs
• Able to bend and stoop

$500 Hiring Incentive

• 1st payment - $150 following successful completion of 30 days of employment
• 2nd payment - $150 following successful completion of 90 days of employment
• 3rd payment - $200 following successful completion of 150 days of employment

*Employees must work at least 15.5 hours per week to be eligible

Benefits

• All employees receive a FREE Metro Transit pass. Good for unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus.
• Free Parking on Riverfront Levee
• Discount at Arch Café
• Discount at Paddlewheel Café
• Discount at Arch Store
• 2 Free St. Louis Riverfront Cruise tickets

Typical Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Hours of Operation are 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Typical Winter Season (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Hours of Operation are 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Busiest Times of the Year:

• Memorial Day Weekend
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day Weekend
• New Year’s Eve

*It is important to note that although we attempt to be as flexible as possible in scheduling, it is difficult to receive time off around holidays.

Bi-State Development is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity experience for all employees, applicants, vendors and customers with an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.