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Vessel Restaurant Server

2/3/2026

As a Restaurant Server, the primary responsibility is to act as the friendly, energetic, and professional face of the restaurant, serving top-notch food and beverage with class and style. This role involves working AM/PM shifts primarily in the Vessel restaurant to enhance the guest's vacation experience.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Kona Kai San Diego is chock full of activities, adventures, and amenities. From lazing on our private beach, to enjoying cocktails poolside, from paddle boarding and kayaking to chartering a sailboat or fishing off the pier. From badminton to bonfires, your request is our desire. Lazing by our newly renovated pool area may be all that you need for that perfect afternoon getaway. In addition to remarkable views of the water and Kona Kai Marina, you will be surrounded by lush gardens and a sandy beach. If you’re looking for beach luxury, grab a lounge chair and look no further. Kona Kai Resort offers one of the only privately owned beaches in California. Kona Kai Marina has 520 slips, and can accommodate boats of all sizes including mega-yachts up to 250 feet in length. From intimate retreats, to small cocktail parties, or large group gatherings, Kona Kai Resort offers a variety of flexible space to accommodate all your event needs. Our team of professional event planners can help shape your event or meeting to fit your vision and budget, making it a memorable experience for all attendees. At SpaTerre, nurture your body and spirit with a massage on our exclusive heated alpha-quartz sand bed. Discover the healing power of warm sand to alleviate pain and promote comfort. Take yourself on a water excursion with a kayak or paddleboard. Keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of roaming wild life, stunning birds, and marine life floating alongside with you.
About the Role

Description

WE ARE

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are excited to welcome a new  Vessel Restaurant Server  to our island-inspired resort.


OUR CULTURE | INDIVIDUAL DISTINCTIVE, COLLECTIVE SOUL

The Kona Kai San Diego is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts: a curated collection of 20 unique hotels around the USA, distinctly unique in location and soul. Our best performers are independent thinkers, get creative and make decisions without too many corporate SOPs. They tend to be goal-oriented, financially sound, with a fair amount of grit. We look for people with high integrity and a positive, flexible mindset. Our properties are not one-size-fits-all. And neither are our people.


THE JOB:

This role will report to: F&B Manager, Restaurant General Manager & Executive Chef

As a Restaurant Server, your friendly, energetic and professional personality will be the morning/evening face of the restaurant. We are looking for a new team member to work AM/PM shifts, primarily in Vessel restaurant. In this position, you serve top-notch food and beverage with class and style adding to the wonderful start of a new day of the guest's dream vacation.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

  • Previous customer service experience preferred in a high volume fast - paced restaurant and or pool.
  • Food Handlers & RBS Certification is preferred, but not required
  • Positive, upbeat personality works well on a team, desire to learn, and able to multi-task
  • Hours will vary-- flexible schedule is required
  • Attention to detail
  • Minimum of 21 years old with the ability to serve alcoholic beverages
  • 2+ years of experience is preferred   


When joining our team as a Vessel Restaurant Server, you will be offered:

  • Pay Rate of $17.75
  • Overtime Rate of $26.63
  • Meal provided every shift--save an extra $10/day
  • Entry level position into the hospitality industry
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Tips and incentives are part of the job!
  • On Demand Pay - your pay before payday!
  • Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
  • Nationwide discount program (including theme parks, MLB, NFL, and concert tickets)

Are you ready to join the excitement?

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply.


At Kona Kai San Diego, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!


Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceFood ServiceBeverage ServiceHigh Volume ExperienceFast Paced EnvironmentTeamworkMulti-taskingAttention To DetailProfessional PersonalityServing Alcoholic BeveragesUpbeat PersonalityFlexibility
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Meal Provided Every ShiftCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTips And IncentivesOn Demand PayTravel Discounts At Partner Noble House HotelsNationwide Discount Program
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