Experienced Full-Service Restaurant Server

PJ Lobster House; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson, NY is looking for an experienced, professional server who is passionate about hospitality and guiding guests through every step of their visit. This is more than taking orders; it’s about ensuring an exceptional dining experience in a team-driven environment.

This year-round opportunity offers consistent scheduling and the chance to grow with Long Island’s established family-owned seafood restaurant, where dependable professionals thrive and guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Seasoned hospitality professional with server experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Excellent guest communication and service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Guide guests through our menu, daily specials, and seafood selections.
• Recommend appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine, beer, cocktails, and specialty beverages.
• Accurately enter food and beverage orders into our POS system.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly. Our servers deliver their own food—there are no dedicated food runners.
• Monitor tables throughout the meal to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Answer restaurant telephones professionally.
• Take accurate takeout orders.
• Assist guests with reservations when needed.
• Work closely with hosts, bartenders, bussers, kitchen staff, and managers.
• Help bus and reset tables during busy periods.
• Complete opening, closing, and side work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional dining room.

Skills

Experienced server

Team player

Great communication

Job description

MUST Be An Experienced Server Available For:

Mondays 4 - Close

Thursdays 11:30 - Close

Saturdays 3:00 - Close

Build a Career in Hospitality at PJ Lobster House

PJ Lobster House is looking for an experienced, professional server who is passionate about hospitality and takes pride in creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than simply taking orders and delivering food—our servers are responsible for guiding guests through every step of their visit while working closely with the entire restaurant team to deliver the level of service our guests have come to expect.

We are looking for dependable professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, communicate well with both guests and coworkers, and understand that great restaurants are built through teamwork.

This is a year-round opportunity with consistent scheduling, opportunities for growth, and the chance to build a long-term career with one of Long Island's most established family-owned seafood restaurants.

What You'll Do

• Welcome every guest with a friendly, professional attitude.

• Guide guests through our menu, daily specials, and seafood selections.

• Recommend appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine, beer, cocktails, and specialty beverages.

• Accurately enter food and beverage orders into our POS system.

• Deliver food and beverages promptly. Our servers deliver their own food—there are no dedicated food runners.

• Monitor tables throughout the meal to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.

• Answer restaurant telephones professionally.

• Take accurate takeout orders.

• Assist guests with reservations when needed.

• Work closely with hosts, bartenders, bussers, kitchen staff, and managers.

• Help bus and reset tables during busy periods.

• Complete opening, closing, and side work.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional dining room.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

The best servers at PJ Lobster House are dependable, positive, professional, and team-oriented. They communicate well, stay calm during busy shifts, take pride in their appearance, and genuinely enjoy taking care of people.

We're looking for someone who wants to become part of our team—not someone who's simply looking for their next serving job.