Casual/Per Diem Waitstaff - Luxury Senior Living Dining

The Bristal; Massapequa (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bristal is seeking friendly Waitstaff for casual, per diem shifts in Massapequa, NY. You will deliver meals to residents in a luxury dining setting, ensuring proper presentation and attentive service.

Ideal candidates have prior waiter/waitress experience, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with residents and team members. Training emphasizes patient, respectful, elderly care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a restaurant or food-service-related industry.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Good communication, customer service and people skills.
• Professional, patient and able to satisfy a demanding customer base.
• Experience working with a senior population preferred but not required.
• Team player, willing to help out to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and health guidelines is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to different personalities and situations positively.
• Reliable, caring and gentle in actions and demeanor.
• Respect for the elderly and staying calm at all times.

Responsibilities

• Patiently and cheerfully taking resident meal orders.
• Checking station tables for settings and cleanliness.
• Reading the menu before service to assist residents with selections.
• Assisting in plating and proper portion controls for items.
• Bussing tables at the end of the meal.

Skills

Experience as Waitstaff

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Food safety awareness

Respect for elderly

Flexible/demanding client handling

Reliability and caring demeanor

Job description

Waitstaff - Casual/Per Diem - Variable Days and Shifts

Job Category: Hospitality

Requisition Number: WAITS005434

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• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $17.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Massapequa, NY 11758, USA

Description

One of the strengths that sets The Bristal apart as a luxury assisted living community is our chef-prepared cuisine and the country club dining experience we provide three times a day. We are seeking friendly, professional and, above all, compassionate Waitstaff with the kind, patient and cheerful spirit to deliver on that exceptional experience. You know the satisfied feeling you get at an upscale restaurant when the servers do an excellent job? That’s the same feeling we wish our residents to have every day, and as part of our Waitstaff team, your performance is key to making that happen. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all meals are served and presented in accordance with the guidelines established by the Director of Food Service. The loving care, attention and great customer service you bring to the dining experience are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Patiently and cheerfully taking resident meal orders
• Checking station tables for settings and cleanliness
• Reading the menu before service so that you can knowledgeably assist the residents with their selections
• Assisting in the plating and proper portion controls of some or all of the following: appetizers, salads, soups, beverages and desserts
• Bussing tables at the end of the meal

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• Experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a restaurant or food-service-related industry
• Able to function in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong ability to multi-task
• Possesses good communication, customer service and people skills
• Is professional, patient and able to satisfy a demanding customer base
• Experienceworking with a senior population is preferred, but not required
• Is a team player, willing to help out where needed to ensure a pleasurable dining experience
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and board of health guidelines is a plus
• Is able to adjust todifferent personality typesand situations in positive ways
• Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in actions and demeanor
• Maintains an abiding respect for the elderly and remains calm at all times

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