Server Assistant

060 SAKS & CO LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Medical, vision and dental

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Server Assistant to support the dining room and service teams at our luxury locations in New York. You will maintain the dining room layout, restock supplies, and assist with food and beverage delivery per kitchen tickets.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, experience in upscale hospitality, and a strong eye for detail. A flexible schedule is required for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with an employee discount and comprehensive benefits for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in food & beverage or upscale hospitality.
• Foundational knowledge of the proper order of service and luxury settings.
• Familiarity with basic culinary terms for kitchen-to-table communication.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work autonomously.
• Strong hospitality mindset and collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dining room layout and table upkeep per brand standards.
• Learn table numbers, seating charts, and server sections for floor navigation.
• Stock clean glassware, flatware, china, and linens during shifts.
• Assist with service stations, beverage areas, and side-work hubs.
• Deliver food and beverages from kitchen to tables as tickets indicate.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Assist with room setup and floor adjustments to accommodate guests.
• Participate in pre- and post-shift briefings and uphold luxury standards.

Skills

High school education

F&B experience

Table service knowledge

Culinary terminology

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Server Assistant

WHO WE ARE: Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE:

As a Restaurant Server Assistant, you are the backbone of the dining room floor, ensuring our guests experience the seamless, high-caliber hospitality that defines Saks Global. In this role, you will meticulously maintain the dining room layout, support the service and culinary teams, and execute table maintenance. Your keen eye for detail, pacing, and premium service standards will directly contribute to an unforgettable dining experience for every guest.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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  Dining Room & Table Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Aesthetic & Ambiance: Focuses on table maintenance in the dining room, ensuring tables are promptly cleared, sanitized, and flawlessly reset according to brand standards.
  
  
  • Station Preparedness: Masterfully learns table numbers, seating charts, and server sections to navigate the floor with precision.
  
  
  • Stocking & Supply Management: Proactively polishes and restocks clean glassware, flatware, china, and fresh linens throughout the shift.
  
  
  • Station Upkeep: Cleans, organizes, and maintains all service stations, beverage areas, and side-work hubs.
  
  
  • Room Setup: Sets up the dining room before service with foundational items, including water carafes, coffee, iced tea, and ice reservoirs.
  
  
  
  


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  Hospitality & Service Support
  
  
  
  • Food & Beverage Delivery: acts as a food runner, delivering culinary items and beverages from the kitchen to the guest tables exactly as indicated by kitchen tickets.
  
  
  • Team Collaboration: Anticipates and assists the front-of-house waitstaff and back-of-house kitchen staff with real-time operational needs, such as refilling guest beverages, restocking line plates, bagging luxury \"to-go\" orders, and prepping the expediter station.
  
  
  • Guest Interaction: Handles additional guest requests on the floor with immediate, gracious hospitality, looping in the primary Server or Manager as needed.
  
  
  • Floor Mechanics: Flexibly assists with the physical configuration of the room, including safely moving or adjusting tables, chairs, and highchairs to accommodate guest comfort.
  
  
  • Operational Standards & Compliance Task Execution: Executes all pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side-work duties with high discipline under the direction of the leader.
  
  
  • Team Briefings: Actively participates in daily pre-shift meetings to review daily specials, floor pacing, and VIP reservations.
  
  
  • Luxury Standards: Maintains the highest level of personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally styled hair and nails to eliminate food contamination risks.
  
  
  
  


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  Schedule & Shift Integrity
  
  
  
  • Arrives to the workstation on time, fully dressed in proper uniform, and equipped with the tools necessary to perform daily duties.
  
  
  • Exercises absolute integrity with scheduling by punching in/out accurately for all shifts and coordinating timed meal breaks seamlessly with the team.
  
  
  • Follows established restaurant procedures for any schedule or shift changes, and coordinates all time-off requests proactively with management.
  
  
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.


• Previous experience in a food and beverage or upscale hospitality role, with a basic understanding of table service guidelines.


• Foundational knowledge of the proper order of service and the correct placement of luxury table settings (china, glass, flatware) based on kitchen tickets and training manuals.


• Familiarity with basic food preparation concepts and culinary terminology to confidently navigate kitchen-to-table communication.


• Highly motivated, results-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment.


• A strong passion for hospitality and a dedicated \"win together\" collaborative mindset.


• Physical Demands: Role requires significant physical stamina for extended periods of standing, walking the floor, bending, climbing stairs, and the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.


• Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on premium retail and hospitality business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

• 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 Range $19.61 - $24.51* 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.

Benefits:

• medical insurance


• dental insurance


• vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• basic life insurance


• supplemental life insurance


• disability insurance


• critical illness insurance


• hospital insurance


• accident insurance

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the store.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Exemplar Luxury Group is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. On its website and app, Exemplar Luxury Group offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Exemplar Luxury Group for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.