Restaurant Server

060 SAKS & CO LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 27,717 - 34,646; 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 is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Server to provide exceptional service to our customers in Northbrook, Illinois. This role involves serving food and beverages with professionalism and hospitality, requiring a commitment to high hygiene and service standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in serving food and beverage and following proper table service guidelines.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves assigned seating section of dining area in a professional and gracious manner.
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of food and culinary terminology to provide detailed information to customers.
• Participates in daily pre-shift meeting and executes assigned duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds

Knowledge of food preparation terminology

Experience in serving food and beverages

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Salary Range: $20.12 - $25.15*

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.

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 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

Benefits

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

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

An amazing employee discount.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.