Server - New York Botanical Garden

Levy Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Sector at the New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Server to take and deliver food and beverages to guests. The role emphasizes friendly, efficient service, knowledge of menu items, and coordination with back-of-house staff.

Ideal applicants greet guests warmly, handle orders with care, and maintain sanitation and safety standards. This position is based on-site at the venue, with benefits offered through Levy Sector and Compass Group USA.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards; follow up as needed.
• Understand menu items and ingredients; advise on pairings; accommodate reasonable requests; note dietary needs and allergens.
• Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure correct orders and accommodate special requests.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork; stay flexible and patient with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, neat dining environment and maintain sanitation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal or medical information shared; address complaints promptly with supervisor.
• Ensure dining room is properly set up before and after service; keep area clean during sanitation standards.
• Operate equipment such as fire extinguishers, telephones, beverage machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments during events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: Server - New York Botanical Garden

Pay Range: $17 per hour (tipped)

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Job Summary

Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program