Il Totano, a new restaurant in the West Village is looking for servers! We are looking for fun, kind, and respectful individuals who love working in hospitality. Be a team player! Opening experience a plus, but not required. We are looking for candidates with a genuine appreciation for the hospitality business, and a professional work ethic.
WHO YOU ARE:
A motivated, friendly, passionate, and rescpectful individual who possesses a positive attitude paired with a warm yet personable approach to service and most importantly you have a strong sense of team. These qualities leave a great lasting impression on our guests so they keep comimg back.
Open availability and a flexible schedule with at least 3 years of NYC restaurant UPSCALE FINE DINING experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide positive, energetic, and attentive service
- Ability to take orders and maintain full menu knowledge and enter orders correctly into the POS
- Ability to effectively communicate with FOH team, Managers and BOH staff
- Anticipate guest needs and handle guests situations with genuine empathy
- Complete all opening, transition, and closing responsibilities; complete side work assignments
- Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklist
- Ability to multi task and move with around the floor with a purpose
- Demonstrate ability to aid co-workers during service while successfully maintaining a section.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all menu items, as well as daily specials.
- Have strong beverage knowledge and must be able to effectively navigate the by the glass list without the assistance of a sommelier.
- TIPS Certification preferred
Essential Functions:
- Able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Polished personal presentation: Grooming meets company standards, as outlined by the Service Manual.
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
- Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions.
- Ability to perform essential job functions in a fast-paced environment.
- Arrive on time and “floor-ready” for all scheduled shifts. Arrive to work following dress code guidelines and standards.