Waitstaff

The Bristal; Village of North Hills (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal in New York is seeking friendly, professional and compassionate Waitstaff to deliver a luxury dining experience for our residents. In this role you will serve meals and present them according to the guidelines set by the Director of Food Service, ensuring the highest levels of care and quality for daily life.

The job emphasizes patient, warm service in a senior living setting. Additional responsibilities include taking orders, checking settings, reading menus to assist selections,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a restaurant or food-service-related industry.
• Able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a strong ability to multi-task.
• Possesses good communication, customer service and people skills.
• Is professional, patient and able to satisfy a demanding customer base.
• Experience working with a senior population is preferred, but not required.
• Is a team player, willing to help out where needed to ensure a pleasurable dining experience.
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and board of health guidelines is a plus.
• Is able to adjust to different personality types and situations in positive ways.
• Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in actions and demeanor.
• Maintains an abiding respect for the elderly and remains calm at all times.

Responsibilities

• Patiently and cheerfully taking resident meal orders.
• Checking station tables for settings and cleanliness.
• Reading the menu before service so that you can knowledgeably assist the residents with their selections.
• Assisting in the plating and proper portion controls of some or all of the following: appetizers, salads, soups, beverages and desserts.
• Bussing tables at the end of the meal.

Skills

Waitstaff experience

Fast-paced environment

Multi-tasking

Customer service

People skills

Professional, patient demeanor

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability to personalities

Reliability and compassion

Respect for elderly

Job description

One of the strengths that sets The Bristal apart as a luxury assisted living community is our chef-prepared cuisine and the country club dining experience we provide three times a day. We are seeking friendly, professional and, above all, compassionate Waitstaff with the kind, patient and cheerful spirit to deliver on that exceptional experience. You know the satisfied feeling you get at an upscale restaurant when the servers do an excellent job? That's the same feeling we wish our residents to have every day, and as part of our Waitstaff team, your performance is key to making that happen. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all meals are served and presented in accordance with the guidelines established by the Director of Food Service. The loving care, attention and great customer service you bring to the dining experience are fundamental to the quality of life and the general wellbeing of our residents every day.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Patiently and cheerfully taking resident meal orders
• Checking station tables for settings and cleanliness
• Reading the menu before service so that you can knowledgeably assist the residents with their selections
• Assisting in the plating and proper portion controls of some or all of the following: appetizers, salads, soups, beverages and desserts
• Bussing tables at the end of the meal

The ideal candidate will have the following skills/qualifications:

• Experience as a Waiter/Waitress in a restaurant or food-service-related industry
• Able to function in a fast-paced environment
• Have a strong ability to multi-task
• Possesses good communication, customer service and people skills
• Is professional, patient and able to satisfy a demanding customer base
• Experienceworking with a senior population is preferred, but not required
• Is a team player, willing to help out where needed to ensure a pleasurable dining experience
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and board of health guidelines is a plus
• Is able to adjust todifferent personality typesand situations in positive ways
• Must always be reliable, caring and gentle in actions and demeanor
• Maintains an abiding respect for the elderly and remains calm at all times

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