Server/Bartender

Kissaki; Water Mill (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kissaki is seeking experienced servers and bartenders for its Water Mill location, offering a seasonal, tipped position. Join a growing team dedicated to providing top-notch service in an upscale Japanese dining environment. Ideal candidates will excel in customer service and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in upscale, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to articulate menu items and handle guest concerns.
• Prior experience in Japanese restaurants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service and understand guests' needs.
• Manage POS and online ordering systems.
• Ensure quality and presentation of all menu items.

Skills

Customer Service

Knowledge of Menu Items

Time Management

Detail Orientation

Job description

Kissaki is seeking an SERVERS and BARTENDERS for our Water Mill NY location. Please note, this is a seasonal summer position. No housing will be provided. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A TIPPED POSITION. $11 / HOUR NY STATE TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE + HAMPTON HIGH SEASON GRATUITY.

About The Job

At Kissaki we believe in honoring and sharing traditional Japanese cuisine with the world. Our Executive Chef Edgar Valerio draws from rich experiences to cultivate a communal counter where everyone feels at home. Join our team that upholds the highest standard of service, knowledge and hospitality. We are a company rapidly growing with locations in Manhattan and Southampton with more coming soon.

We’re hiring an experienced servers and bartenders for full time & part-time position to interact with our guests while providing courteous and gracious service.

Key Requirements

• Knowledgeable with our ingredients, preparation and presentation of all menu items while ensuring that every product adheres to the highest quality possible.
• Managing POS & online ordering systems by updating items and receiving new orders.
• Must be effective with articulating our menu while being able to resolve concerns and answer questions raised by our guests.
• Provide courteous service and be able to precisely understand guests needs, bring food and beverages in a timely manner while complying to the DOH standards.
• Must be approachable with our team members and our guests.
  
  

Ideal Traits

• Experience working in an upscale, fast paced and high energy atmosphere.
• Enjoy being detail oriented and have excellent time management skills.
• Able to take constructive criticism, quick-witted and have the desire to constantly strive for excellence.
• Prior experience in Japanese restaurants.
  
  

About Kissaki

We strive to create a unique and innovative culinary experience grounded in Japanese tradition.In the pursuit of these experiences, we follow 3 Core Values:

• Hone our Craft: we hone our skills as hospitality professionals and we use those skills – our craft - to create a consistent experience for our guests; plate by plate and location by location.
• Seek out Balance: the Kissaki experience is comprised of the full spectrum of flavors, textures, and personal connections. We provide moments that are familiar and comforting, and those that are exciting and new; the balance exists where each part of the spectrum is shared with and received by the guest.
• Strive for Success: we push ourselves daily in order to reach daily milestones; we create our own opportunities and we create our own success; we don’t wait for it to happen!