Backwaiter

Job Details

Job Details: 

As a Backwaiter, you will coordinate with the Captain and Sommelier to attentively manage and maintain the pace of the Dining Room service and cleanliness of the table. You will assist in creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest that dines with us, as set forth by the Server. Your commitment to company standards and values is a must. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have a warm, positive, and noticeably appreciative demeanor towards guests and colleagues
• Strong food knowledge, familiarity with wine and spirits, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a given service
• Ability to participate in wine and beverage service
• Be able to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and work productively in a team dynamic
• Must have a strong focus, heightened attention to detail and precise organizational skills
• Have full schedule availability, including weekends and holidays

• The Backwaiter is responsible for but is not limited to the following tasks
• Learning and maintaining menu, wines by the glass and cocktail list knowledge
• Initiating and maintaining general table maintenance [ie. clearing dishes, replenishing silverware/service ware for following courses, re-setting tables for following seatings]
• Maintaining the pace of service in the Dining Room
• Restocking Dining Room service station wares 
• Maintaining station cleanliness
• Maintaining warm and professional composure with colleagues and guests

• The Backwaiter should
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 5 hours]
• Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily 
• Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving.