Server - High End Dining

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Server - High End Dining

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Waitress (Per Diem) 

    Pay Rate: $20 an hour

    Times: on an as needed basis, shifts range from 6-8 hours.

    Position Overview :

    Summary: Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
    • Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
    • Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
    • Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
    • Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
    • Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
    • Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
    • Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
    • Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
    • Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
    • Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
    • Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements & Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • One (1) year experience in high volume restaurant preferred
    • Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
    • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
    • Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
    • Basic computer skills are required
    • Will work for extended periods without sitting
    • Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as dishes up and down stairs