Restaurant Server

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 26,394 - 32,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

060 SAKS & CO LLC in Coral Gables is seeking a Restaurant Server to provide exemplary service to Neiman Marcus customers. This role involves serving food and beverages in a professional manner while maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED and experience in food service.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, adhering to service guidelines, and demonstrating exceptional customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous employee discount.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in serving food and beverages and following proper table service guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve assigned seating section professionally and graciously.
• Utilize knowledge of food and beverage to inform customers about menu items.
• Interact graciously with the public while managing multiple duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of food and beverages

Ability to work autonomously

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Range: $19.16 - $23.95*

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

Responsibilities

• Serve assigned seating section of dining area in a professional and gracious manner
• Utilize thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology, to provide detailed information to customers about menu items
• Leverage knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits, including technical and service procedures
• Interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time
• Participate in daily pre-shift meeting
• Adhere to established accounting procedures for all transactions, including all authorized methods of payment, and maintain knowledge of the POS system
• Execute pre-shift, post-shift, and daily and weekly duties as assigned by supervisor
• Fulfill duties that may involve lifting objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.)
• Cleans and maintain restaurant and workstation
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene standards, including, 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
• Exercise integrity with scheduling
• Punch in before and out after every scheduled shift
• Follow established procedure for schedule and shift changes
• Takes appropriate lunch breaks when applicable, punching accordingly
• Coordinate holiday, vacation, and any time off with management while considering the needs of the restaurant

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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

Career Growth and Opportunities

• 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

Salary and Benefits

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.