Part Time Restaurant Waitstaff

saks; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Basic life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group seeks a Restaurant Server to warmly and professionally serve Neiman Marcus customers in-store, upholding the high standards of the brand. You will inform guests about menu items and beverages, support a smooth dining experience, and collaborate with team to ensure exceptional service.

This role requires strong customer service, the ability to multitask, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays within a dynamic luxury retailer environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in serving food and beverage.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve assigned seating section in a professional and gracious manner.
• Provide detailed information about menu items using knowledge of food and preparation.
• Leverage knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits and related service procedures.
• Interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Adhere to accounting procedures for all transactions and operate the POS system.
• Execute pre-shift, post-shift, daily and weekly duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain restaurant and workstation hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Food and beverage service

Customer service

Standing/walking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Hygiene awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1907, Neiman Marcus has been a leader in luxury retail, providing a uniquely curated product assortment, unparalleled services and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. Known for creating Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional experiences, Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. We serve customers across our stores, digital channels and through remote selling. Neiman Marcus is part of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

YOU WILL BE:

The Restaurant Server serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner consistent to the high standards set by Neiman Marcus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• -Serves assigned seating section of dining area in a professional and gracious manner
• -Utilizes thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology, to provide detailed information to customers about menu items
• -Leverages knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits, including technical and service procedures
• -Interacts graciously with the public and handles multiple duties at the same time
• -Participates in daily pre-shift meeting
• -Adheres to established accounting procedures for all transactions, including all authorized methods of payment, and maintains knowledge of the POS system
• -Executes pre-shift, post-shift, and daily and weekly duties as assigned by supervisor
• -Fulfills duties that may involve lifting 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
• -Exercises integrity with scheduling
• -Punches in before and out after every scheduled shift
• -Follows established procedure for schedule and shift changes
• -Takes appropriate lunch breaks when applicable, punching accordingly
• -Coordinates holiday, vacation, and any time off with management while considering the needs of the restaurant

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• -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
• -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

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Salary Range $19.61 - $23.98*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.