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Innovation and Creativity
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Centrada, a Latin American restaurant, Cocina & Cocktails is an immersive pan-latin dining experience in the heart of Red Bank!
We are actively seeking experienced hospitality professionals to join the team. Our ideal talent embodies both hospitality and a thoughtful approach to guest experiences, works well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and is passionate about providing superb hospitality to both our guests and our community.
OVERVIEW CENTRADA aims to stand out by providing the vibrancy of Tulum, the style of Cuba, and the intimacy of Barcelona dining to Red Bank. At CENTRADA, the most unique and highly sought-after cuisines of the pan-latin landscape will be featured.
POSITION SUMMARY The Server will be responsible for providing excellent table service to guests by taking orders for food and beverages, delivering orders to the table, and ensuring that patrons have a pleasant dining experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays availability.
Must be able to work late nights when required
Anticipate the guests’ needs and as an expert on the menu options
Describe the selection of food & beverage menu items to guests
Offer interesting, and vivid descriptions of each item’s origin, taste, and preparation methods
Communicate guest orders including any special needs or requests to the kitchen using a point-of-sales system
Expertly coordinate food timing between courses
Check completed kitchen orders with the guest’s original order
Anticipate guest needs to ascertain satisfaction and respond urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
Ability to appropriately upsell
Properly process payments
Complete side work and tasks as assigned by management
Maintain assigned section with urgency while able to multi-task and observe the entire dining room
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :
Minimum of two (2) years of restaurant experience; high-volume experience required
A passion for food, wine, and service
A strong sense of urgency
Strong organization skills
Ability to deliver unsurpassed hospitality and guest experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Mastery of tableside etiquette
A desire for growth
Have long-term goals in the service industry
A rigorous attention to detail
Ability to take direction and execute
Basic Math skills
High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs; Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and climb steps regularly.
Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
COMPENSATION The base pay range for this position is minimum wage and a tip credit is taken when applicable. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, etc.
Centrada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.