Semma--a critically acclaimed Southern Indian cuisine in the West Village--is looking for a strong lead server.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/dining/restaurant-review-semma-south-indian-food.html
https://ny.eater.com/2021/10/25/22739010/south-indian-restaurant-semma-opens-greenwich-village-nyc
Our Lead Server will focus on training our team and upholding our core values and mission.
The ideal candidate models the exemplary leadership skills necessary to operate a high performing restaurant. They will also work closely with other Food and Beverage supervisors to ensure operations, food preparation, service, and other back-of-house and front-of-house needs are run efficiently and meet both financial and quality objectives.
The ideal candidate will seize the opportunity to continue to grow within the company and become a fixture in the Unapologetic Foods team.
Restaurant Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures cash policies and procedures are being followed at all times.
- Cultivates a culture of providing the highest level of hospitality between the guests and employees.
- Coordinate morale and exceeding customer expectation with attention to quickness and accuracy
- Ensures products are consistent with company quality standards
- Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations
Requirements & Skills
- 3-5 years of server/supervisor experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform in with a frequent interruptions and / or distractions..
- Ability to communicate efficiently to help keep all team members informed of business changes and standards.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while leading the team and serving guests.
- Available and able to work all shifts in the restaurant as scheduled to meet the needs of the business.
- Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic.
- Exceptional customer service skills required
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills required
- Basic business math and accounting skills required
- Basic computer skills required
- Enjoys working with people
- Ability to create a fun environment for customers and staff
- Self-motivated and highly energetic
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Food Handlers Certificate