Seasonal Restaurant Server - Ruscello - South Coast Plazaa

Nordstrom Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Experience in food service is preferred; strong communication and adaptability in a fast-paced setting are essential. A food handler’s card may be required by local regulations and location.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred.
• Clear and professional communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule.
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products while serving customers.
• Suggest additional items to customers, as appropriate.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as answering telephones and completing financial transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Food safety / food handler card

Job description

Job Description

The ideal Full Service Server is self-motivated and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day. A day in the life…

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the restaurant's menu and products while serving customers
• Suggest additional items to customers, as appropriate
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as answering telephones and completing financial transactions

Requirements

• 1+ year experience in food service/hospitality preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and coworkers
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
• A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$18.60 - $18.60 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Additional Information

A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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