Server Assistant

Seaport Entertainment Group; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance coverage

Generous paid time off

Free family meal

50% employee discount

Referral bonus

Job summary

Seaport Entertainment Group seeks a Server Assistant to support Sadie’s restaurant in New York City's Seaport district. The role involves assisting servers, attending to guests, and helping run food and clear dishes to ensure smooth service.

This seasonal position requires flexibility in schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with base pay starting at $17 per hour and tip credits where applicable.

Qualifications

• 1+ year Server Assistant experience in fine dining or high-volume settings preferred.
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist servers by clearing and setting tables, refilling beverages, and attending to guest requests.
• Deliver a high-quality dining experience to all guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of work areas throughout the shift.
• Uphold impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance before, during, and after service.
• Complete assigned side work in line with service standards.

Skills

Server Assistant experience

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

About The Brand

Sadie’s restaurant and garden bar in New York City’s Seaport, is bringing New American comfort food, an indoor-outdoor bar experience, and year-round programming to one of Lower Manhattan’s most vibrant waterfront neighborhoods.

About the Role

Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Server Assistant to be based in Sadie’s. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Server Assistant will assist servers and attend to the guests of the restaurant by upholding the quality of food, beverage, and service. This position will assist with running food, clearing dishware, and setting up tables to ensure service runs smoothly.

*Please note this is a seasonal position expected to last based on business needs.

What You Will Do

• Assist servers by clearing tables, setting tables, refilling beverages, and dishware, and attending to guest requests.

• Deliver a high-quality food and beverage dining experience to all guests.

• Ensure the area is well stocked and maintain the cleanliness of the workspace throughout the shift.

• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service.

• Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service, in compliance with 80/20/30 rules.

• Provide attentive and quality service to all guests during their dining experience.

• Ensure consistent communication with staff members, management, and the kitchen during the service.

• Maintain dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need.

About You

• 1+ year Server Assistant experience in a fine dining, high volume setting and/or relevant, equivalent experience preferred.

• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively and eloquently, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).

• Ability to stand forlongperiods of time.

Compensation: The base pay range for this positionis paid a minimum wage of $17 an hour and a tip credit is taken when applicable.

OUR BENEFITS

Taking care of our people is at the heart of everything we do and we’re committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote well-being, balance, and growth. From health and wellness to professional development and unique perks, our benefits are designed to help you thrive. Benefits may vary based on employment type and status and may include:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match contributions

• Life insurance coverage

• Generous paid time off policy

• Free family meal

• 50% employee discountat our businesses

• A robust employee referral bonus program

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

To us, your career is more than a job—its a journey.Whetheryou’rejust starting your career or looking to take the next step,you’llhave access to diverse experiences within restaurants, entertainment, sports, retail, and hospitality to gain exposure across different industries and roles. Our goal is to promote from within, offering mentorship, collaboration, resources and clear paths to advancement as you build valuable skills. In our culture, growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Seaport Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Seaport explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Corporation.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Seaport Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.