Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
NEW RESTAURANT OPENING!
NEW YORK'S BIGGEST RESTAURANT OPENING 2024
Exciting times ahead here at Aqua Restaurant Group, as we are opening a dual new restaurant in NYC this year - the biggest restaurant opening of 2024 in The Big Apple
With the Italian fleur, we will be opening a restaurant with the freshest produce from Italy, vibrant & buzzy atmosphere with live DJs in the evening & weekend brunches as well as a Japanese restaurant with lots of cocktail choices
If you or someone you know, are looking to join the restaurant scene with us in NYC, we would love to hear from you!
Are you ready to make a culinary impact in the heart of NYC? Join us as a Server and bring your passion to a brand-new, trendsetting restaurant! We are looking for visionary associates to help craft an extraordinary dining experience that redefines Italian & Japanese cuisines.
Job Overview:
The purpose of a Server is to interact with our guests and ensure they have a great experience when dining at our restaurant. Restaurant Servers are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. At all times, servers are expected to be attentive to our guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed. Servers are also expected to have some basic food knowledge.
MUST HAVE AM / LUNCH AVAILABILITY !!!
Reports to and supervised by: General Manager
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.
- Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items…etc.
- Presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to the cooks.
- Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
- Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
- Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.
- Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.
- Filling in for absent staff as needed.
- Assisting with special events as needed.
- Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
- Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
- Understand and communicate all products and services available.
- Occasionally resolve guest challenges & involve a Supervisor when needed.
- Must have some familiarity with basic food knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous 2-3 years of serving experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant required.
- Excellent oral communication skills required.
- Positive interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs or more
- Must have Open Availability (AM & PM) & be able to work on weekdays, weekends, & holidays.
Required Training/License/Qualifications:
- Food Handlers Card / ServSafe Certification
Aqua Restaurant Group is an EEO (M/F/V)
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($10.65) plus tips
Required Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Food Knowledge
Table Setting
Menu Knowledge
Wine Service
Payment Processing
Customer Service
Cleaning
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