Luxury Dining Busser & Service Assistant

Saks Fifth Avenue; Island (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Neiman Marcus in pursuit of exceptional customer experiences is seeking a Restaurant Server Assistant to maintain dining room setup, deliver food and beverages, and support service staff. The role requires attention to hygiene, correct table settings, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Competitive benefits and employee discounts are offered. The position emphasizes teamwork within a luxury retail environment, with opportunities to grow across the Exemplar Luxury Group

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in serving food and beverage and following proper table service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glass, and flatware for table settings.
• Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings (e.g., china, glass, flatware), food, and beverage as indicated by the kitchen ticket and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• "Win together" mentality.
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds.
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Focuses on table maintenance in the dining room, including clearing and re-setting tables.
• Delivers popovers, butter, and pours water.
• Delivers food and beverage to guests as indicated by kitchen tickets.
• Maintains the bus station and beverage areas.
• Learns table numbers and sections in the dining area.
• Assists kitchen staff and service staff with any service needs (e.g., additional customer requests, restocking plates, bagging "to go" orders, setting up expediter station).
• Assists waitstaff with any service needs, refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room as needed.
• Sets up the dining room with key items, including but not limited to coffee, iced tea, and ice.
• Maintains dining room by restocking glasses, flatware, and linens.
• Participates in daily pre-shift meeting.
• Executes pre-shift, post-shift, and daily and weekly duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Lifts and moves objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.).
• Cleans and maintains restaurant and workstation.
• Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:
• Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes.
• Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks.
• Reports to work area dressed appropriately and prepared to work with any necessary supplies / equipment to perform job duties.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Problem-solving skills

Public interaction

Autonomy

Motivated and results-driven

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Neiman Marcus in pursuit of exceptional customer experiences is seeking a Restaurant Server Assistant to maintain dining room setup, deliver food and beverages, and support service staff. The role requires attention to hygiene, correct table settings, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Competitive benefits and employee discounts are offered. The position emphasizes teamwork within a luxury retail environment, with opportunities to grow across the Exemplar Luxury Group