Server

Hirebridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Smith in New York City is hiring a Server to provide attentive and consistent service across the dining experience, warmly welcoming guests, and guiding them through the menu with confidence. You will communicate specials, handle orders accurately, and ensure dietary restrictions are clearly conveyed to the kitchen while maintaining a high hospitality standard.

This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and a genuine joy in making people happy, with a competitive hourly rate, bonus potential,

Qualifications

• Previous serving experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate dietary restrictions and allergens clearly.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to please guests.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and consistent service to guests throughout their dining experience.
• Create a welcoming environment reflecting hospitality standards.
• Present specials and menu pairings, and offer informed suggestions.
• Accurately take and input orders into the POS system.
• Communicate dietary restrictions to the kitchen clearly.
• Monitor the dining experience to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Excellent communication

Upsell skills

Team player

Job description

THE SMITH

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient, and we put thought into every bite.

THE POSITION: SERVER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide attentive and consistent service to all guests throughout the entirety of their dining experience


• Create a welcoming and engaging environment that reflects our hospitality standards


• Demonstrate a "say yes" mindset by finding thoughtful solutions to accommodate guest requests


• Guide guests through the menu by presenting specials, recommending food and beverage pairings, and offering informed suggestions


• Accurately take and input orders into the point-of-sale system


• Maintain a strong understanding of menu ingredients, including the ability to communicate common allergens from memory


• Ensure all dietary restrictions are clearly communicated to the kitchen


• Continuously observe and manage the dining experience to ensure each guest interaction exceeds expectations

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS)

• You exemplify the highest standards of honesty and integrity.


• You are highly confident in your abilities and are detail-oriented.


• You are a team player and have excellent communication skills.


• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working


• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry.


• Learning about food and beverage excites you.


• You are willing to go above and beyond to please guests.


• You have previous serving experience.

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive hourly rate of pay


• Bonus opportunity


• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)


• 401(k) with company match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Gym discounts


• Commuter benefits


• Referral bonus program


• Generous paid time off


• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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