Waiter / Waitress

SK Hospitality Group | Bueno Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

Location: Financial District, New York City
Opening Target: April 2026

SK Hospitality Group is seeking energetic, polished, and hospitality-driven Servers to join the opening team of Bueno Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, a fun, trendy Latin fusion restaurant, bar, and lounge located in the heart of the Financial District, moments from the New York Stock Exchange.

Bueno will offer a vibrant, social, and design-forward dining and lounge experience rooted in bold Latin-inspired flavors, creative cocktails, lively hospitality, music, and a high-energy atmosphere. The concept is built for guests looking for great food, strong drinks, upbeat service, lounge energy, and a memorable night out in a stylish downtown setting.

We are seeking Servers who bring personality, confidence, and professionalism to the floor. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume restaurants, lounges, bars, or upscale-casual dining environments and knows how to deliver warm, attentive service while maintaining energy, pace, and polish.

This is an opportunity to be part of a flagship opening and help establish Bueno as a premier destination for Latin fusion cuisine, cocktails, lounge-style hospitality, and nightlife-inspired energy in New York City.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee dining and retail discounts

Position Overview

As a Server at Bueno Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, you will be a primary point of contact for guests and play a key role in delivering a fun, polished, and memorable dining and lounge experience.

This role requires strong hospitality instincts, confidence on the floor, beverage knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant, bar, and lounge environment. Servers must be comfortable guiding guests through Latin-inspired menu offerings, signature cocktails, wine, spirits, shareable plates, and lounge-style service experiences.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, composed, team-oriented, and service-minded, with the ability to create an upbeat guest experience while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys a lively atmosphere and knows how to balance warm hospitality with high-volume execution in both restaurant and lounge settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, energetic, and attentive service that reflects Bueno’s fun, trendy, hospitality-forward restaurant, bar, and lounge concept
• Guide guests through the menu, including Latin fusion dishes, shareable plates, signature cocktails, wine, spirits, and beverage pairings
• Maintain strong knowledge of all menu offerings, including ingredients, preparation methods, flavor profiles, allergens, and presentation style
• Maintain working knowledge of cocktails, tequila, mezcal, rum, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage offerings
• Confidently recommend food and beverage options based on guest preferences and the style of service, whether dining, bar, or lounge
• Execute service with strong timing, accuracy, personality, and attention to detail
• Uphold service standards for table maintenance, presentation, pacing, guest engagement, and lounge-style hospitality
• Create a lively, stylish, and welcoming guest experience while remaining polished and professional
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen, bar, management, and support staff to ensure seamless service execution
• Maintain composure and professionalism in a high-volume, high-energy restaurant, bar, and lounge environment
• Monitor guest satisfaction throughout the dining and lounge experience and respond proactively to feedback or service needs
• Participate in pre-shift briefings, ongoing training, menu education, and beverage education
• Support opening and closing procedures with strong attention to detail
• Maintain an organized, clean, and polished section in accordance with Bueno brand standards
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service guidelines
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-driven culture across front-of-house and back-of-house teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar, lounge, upscale-casual, or fine dining environment required
• New York City hospitality experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Latin, Latin fusion, Mexican, Spanish, Caribbean, South American, or high-energy restaurant/bar/lounge concepts strongly preferred
• Strong cocktail, spirits, and beverage knowledge required
• Knowledge of tequila, mezcal, rum, wine, and Latin-inspired cocktails strongly preferred
• Proven ability to deliver engaging, polished, and detail-oriented service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to confidently discuss menu items, ingredients, flavor profiles, cocktails, spirits, and pairing recommendations with guests
• Strong guest service instincts with the ability to anticipate needs and create a memorable experience
• Outgoing, personable, and professional floor presence
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to perform under pressure
• Familiarity with POS systems and reservation platforms
• Professional, polished, and team-oriented approach to service

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced, high-volume Latin fusion restaurant, bar, and lounge setting
• Lively, social, and energetic atmosphere with lounge-style service expectations
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry trays for extended periods
• Impeccable grooming and professional appearance required at all times
• Ability to maintain composure and deliver excellent service under pressure
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, upbeat, stylish, and memorable guest experience
• Willingness to participate in ongoing food, beverage, cocktail, wine, and hospitality training

Required Skills

• High-Volume Guest Service
• Latin Fusion Restaurant Experience
• Lounge Service Experience
• Cocktail & Spirits Knowledge
• Tequila, Mezcal & Rum Knowledge
• Wine Knowledge
• Beverage Pairing Knowledge
• Menu Knowledge
• Guest Engagement
• Communication & Collaboration
• Service Etiquette
• Anticipatory Hospitality
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Professional Presentation
• Responsible Alcohol Service
• Upscale-Casual Dining Service

Join SK Hospitality Group in launching Bueno Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, a fun, trendy Latin fusion destination bringing bold flavors, creative cocktails, lively lounge energy, and vibrant hospitality to New York City’s Financial District.