Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC Position: Server Location: Vermejo Reserve – Raton, NM Type: Full-Time Term / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Benefits-Eligible Season: 10 Months Housing: Yes
Anticipated Start Date: April 2027
Are you ready to serve up unforgettable dining experiences amidst breathtaking surroundings? Have you dreamed of working for a world-class hospitality brand which boasts some of North America’s largest, privately-owned landscapes?
At Ted Turner Reserves, we connect people with nature by providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings, and we’re looking for passionate, energetic individuals to be a part of our growing team.
Our premier Reserve, Vermejo, is currently seeking a Server who is eager serve guests with a warm smile while showcasing Vermejo’s unique cuisine.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Server, your primary duties will center around creating an atmosphere of hospitality and ensuring a memorable dining experience for our guests.
In addition to traditional dining service, you will support culinary events at various locations throughout Vermejo Reserve, helping deliver exceptional guest experiences in unique settings.
You will also be responsible for:
- Assisting guests with orders by accurately describing each item on the menu and making recommendations for food and pairings.
- Being present on the floor and attentive to guests’ needs to ensure top-level service and experience for guests.
- Collaborating closely with kitchen staff to ensure efficient and seamless service.
- Assisting with the setup, execution, and breakdown of culinary events at various locations throughout Vermejo Reserve, including arranging and removing food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
- Providing food and beverage service during culinary events held at various locations throughout the Reserve while maintaining Vermejo's hospitality and service standards.
- Safely operating company vehicles to transport food, beverages, equipment, and supplies between event locations throughout the Reserve, in accordance with company policies and safety procedures.
- Following all cleanliness and sanitation procedures, including frequent handwashing.
- Completing all opening and closing side-work as directed.
- Attending and participating in advancement of food and beverage education outside of regular service.
- Practicing alcohol awareness and exercise good judgement when serving guests alcohol to comply with the state laws of New Mexico.
- Keeping tables and dining areas neat and presentable, following health and safety guidelines.
- All other duties as assigned.
What this isn’t:
- A management or supervisory position
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
- You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
Preferred:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Previous experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
- Knowledge of wine and beverage service.
YOUR QUALITIES
- You’re alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
- You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
- You’re self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
- You’re creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core resort philosophy and style.
- You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
- You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS
The Company offers full-time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.
ACCOMMODATIONS This position will require you to live on Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo’s location is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours’ drive north of Albuquerque.
Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability). You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.
Due to Vermejo's remote location, employees should be comfortable living and working in an isolated mountain environment with limited access to shopping, dining, and other services.
You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
- Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, bend, kneel, climb or balance; crouch, or crawl; lift, shake, pour, carry, and push; and talk or hear.
- Lift and/or carry trays and other items up to 50 pounds.
- Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
- Be on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Wear slip resistance shoes or boots.
- Load, unload, transport, and arrange food, beverages, equipment, and supplies for culinary events at various locations throughout the Reserve, including outdoor venues and locations requiring travel by company vehicle.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
You will regularly be required to work long hours, and you may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. You may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, visit https://tedturnerreserves.com/careers/.