Server

Benihana - Newport Beach; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Dining discounts

Career development

Paid sick time

Job summary

Benihana - Newport Beach is seeking a personable Server to deliver exceptional, guest-focused service in a vibrant dining environment. You will warmly greet guests, share menu recommendations, and ensure accurate order entry and timely delivery of meals and drinks.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean service area, monitoring guest satisfaction, and assisting teammates to keep service flowing smoothly while handling payments and thanking guests for their visit.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, upscale dining.
• Knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and guest-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and guide them through dining experience.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders and enter into POS.
• Deliver orders promptly with correct presentation.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and address concerns.
• Assist team to maintain smooth service and handle payments.

Skills

Guest service

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Upselling

Job description

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for FullTime Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for healthbenefits.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance –Employee Paid.
• Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, andCritical Illness & Cancer Insurance – Employee paid.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan – All Employees
• Employee Dining Discounts and/or ComplimentaryOnsite Meals
• Career Development & Limitless GrowthOpportunities
• If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado,Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York,Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordancewith state and local regulations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits

What You’ll Do

As a Server, you will play a vital role in deliveringexceptional service while creating an exciting and welcoming atmosphere for ourguests. Your mission is to anticipate guest needs, provide expertrecommendations, and ensure every guest leaves with a memorable experience.

• Greetingguests warmly and guide them through the Vibe Dining experience
• Providedetailed knowledge of the menu, specials, and beverage pairings
• Takeaccurate food and beverage orders, entering them into the POS system
• Deliverfood and beverages promptly, ensuring proper presentation and accuracy
• Monitorguest satisfaction, address concerns professionally and efficiently
• Assistteam members as needed to maintain a smooth and seamless service flow
• Performopening and closing side work as assigned by the management team
• Maintainclean and organized service areas throughout the shift
• Processpayments, issue receipts, and thank guests for their visit whileencouraging them to return

What We’re Looking For

• Previousserving experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment preferred
• Strongknowledge of food, wine, and cocktails with a passion for hospitality
• Abilityto multi-task, work under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced setting
• Excellentcommunication skills and a guest-first attitude
• Abilityto stand, walk, and carry trays for extended periods
• Availabilityto work nights, weekends, and holidays

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