Assistant Server

Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 

ABOUT BIRDEE:

Located in the Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg, Birdee is an all-day café led by Renata Ameni. The space, designed by Modellus Novus (Saga, Overstory), pairs clean design with nostalgic and playful flavors. Renata brings experience from Michelin-starred kitchens and acclaimed pastry programs at Crown Shy and SAGA. Her style blends classic French technique with comforting, nostalgic desserts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Server supports the front-of-house team in delivering exceptional dining experiences by ensuring efficient service, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting servers with food and beverage operations. This role is critical to maintaining service flow, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant standards. 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

SERVICE

• The Assistant Server 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The Assistant Server 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.