Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Dear Strangers — West Village, NYC
Position: Part-Time Server
Location: 147 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012
Service Type: Dinner & Late Night Service
About Us
Dear Strangers is a vibrant, Latin-inspired modern American restaurant and cocktail bar located in the heart of Greenwich Village. We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere where guests feel warmly welcomed and leave already planning their return. Driven by exceptional food, inventive cocktails, and gracious hospitality, our team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and hospitality-driven Part-Time Server to join our front-of-house team. The ideal candidate brings strong food and beverage knowledge, thrives in high-volume environments, and takes genuine pride in delivering memorable dining experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide warm, attentive, and gracious service to all guests throughout their dining experience.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of our Latin-inspired food menu, craft cocktail program, and wine offerings to guide guest selections.
- Practice a continuous "hands full in, hands full out" approach to support floor operations and team workflow.
- Efficiently manage table pacing, order entry, and payment processing.
- Maintain active communication with kitchen staff, bartenders, and management to ensure seamless service execution.
- Uphold strict standards of dining room cleanliness, food safety, and workplace organization.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of server experience in a high-volume NYC dining room or cocktail venue.
- Knowledge: Solid foundation in food service standards, spirit classifications, classic cocktails, and wine pairing basics.
- Mindset: Proactive, adaptable team player with a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on guest rapport and teamwork.
- Availability: Flexible schedule required for evening, weekend, and late-night shifts.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.35) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: 401k
Required Skills
Ability to Thrive in a Fast Paced Environment
Strong Attention to Detail
Ability to Work Collaboratively With a Team
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Ability to Multitask
Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations
Ability to Handle Stressful Situations
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Tucked away just below street level in an unassuming brownstone at the intersection of West 4th and 6th Avenue, we created Dear Strangers as a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the West Village—a place where unfamiliar faces become friends. Step inside, and you’ll find yourself in a lush, intimate space filled with velvety textures, warm terracotta reds, and deep midnight blues, accented by brushed brass, polished wood, and leather details. It’s the perfect setting for conversation, connection, and discovery.
But Dear Strangers is more than just a beautiful space—it’s an extraordinary culinary and cocktail experience. Chef Diego Rodriguez brings his Mexican heritage and global culinary experiences together to craft dishes that blend Latin flavors with a modern American twist, while the expertly curated cocktail menu reimagines classics with bold, unexpected pairings. With decades of experience in some of New York’s most beloved establishments, we’ve created a space that feels both upscale and welcoming—a place where every meal and every drink brings people together. Whether you arrive alone or with friends, you’ll leave with something more than just a memorable experience—you’ll leave with new connections, shared stories, and perhaps, a stranger turned friend.
