WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL AND PART TIME)

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates at Point Seven in mid-town Manhattan is hiring full- and part-time WAITER/WAITRESS positions. The role involves taking and delivering food and beverage orders, greeting guests warmly, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience at a coastal-seafood driven restaurant. Location: 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166.

Five years of serving experience are required. The fixed pay rate is $11.00 per hour. Schedule is Monday through Saturday; hours may vary.

Qualifications

• Five years of previous serving experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly; take food and beverage orders and deliver items efficiently.
• Provide knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and possible allergens; suggest wine and beverage pairings as appropriate.
• Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure accurate orders and timely service.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards in the dining area.

Skills

Serving experience

Job description

• We have an opening for full and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions.
• Location: Point Seven - 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full and part time; Monday through Saturday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Five years of previous serving experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $11.00 per hour.

Restaurant Associates

Point Seven, located in mid-town Manhattan, is a cutting-edge, coastal-seafood driven restaurant inspired by the 70 percent of the world covered by water from award winning New York based Chef and Co-Owner Franklin Becker. Located in the iconic MetLife Building steps from Grand Central Terminal, the restaurant celebrates global coastal cuisines through refined techniques, exceptional sourcing, and a deep respect for the world’s oceans.

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Job Summary

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.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.