Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Job Summary:
Essential by Christophe is seeking a polished and proactive Service Assistant to join our front-of-house team! The ideal candidate will bring professionalism, efficiency, and a passion for hospitality to every shift. As a Server Assistant, you will support Captains and Food Runners in executing seamless service, contributing to the elevated guest experience that defines our Michelin-starred restaurant.
Key Responsibilities:
• Attend preshift meetings to stay informed on restaurant goals, service notes, and menu updates.
• Assist in setting and resetting tables throughout service with precision and attention to detail.
• Support Captains and Runners by delivering water, clearing plates, refreshing silverware, and maintaining clean and organized tables.
• Monitor guest needs and ensure tables are properly maintained throughout the dining experience.
• Anticipate team needs and communicate effectively with both front-of-house and back-of-house staff.
• Assist with polishing glassware, silverware, and dishware to uphold presentation standards.
• Stay composed and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ensure stations and service areas remain clean and stocked throughout service.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of service, including sidework and deep cleaning tasks.
• Provide respectful, professional, and gracious service to all guests and colleagues.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining or upscale restaurant preferred.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Interest in hospitality and a desire to grow within the restaurant industry.
What We Offer:
• Competitive hourly wage and shared gratuities.
• Opportunities for growth in a Michelin-starred environment.
• A positive, supportive, and team-driven workplace.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Staff meals and dining discounts.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.35) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Exceptional Knowledge of Food & Beverage
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Customer Service Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Collaboration With Team Members
Creativity
Time Management Skills
Collaboration
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Michelin-starred, French-inspired cuisine featuring three kind of prix-fixe menus, with choices : 3 course, 4 course and a 7 course in addition to a bar menu of more casual dishes.
An elegant and inviting Upper West Side destination, Essential by Christophe offers a menu of French-inspired cuisine centered around the dishes Christophe loves to eat, cook, and share with others. The restaurant’s name reflects Bellanca's core philosophy: informed simplicity, stripped of all unnecessary flourishes to showcase only what is essential. Each dish is informed by Bellanca’s classical training and rooted in French technique.
Designed by Bellanca in collaboration with prominent Parisian residential designer Caroline Egasse, Essential includes exposed wooden beams to bring height, warmth and dimension to the nearly 100-seat dining room, and leather, brass and delicate touches of Élitis wallpaper and porcelain tile to lend texture and a subtle edge.
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