Event Coordinator/Server

Event Coordinator/Lead Server

Rikasa, our fine dining restaurant in beautiful downtown Pittston is looking for an Event Coordinator/Lead Server. Our breathtaking restaurant has 4 floors of incredible taste, atmosphere and fun, including our rooftop bar. We not only offer a great dining experience for our guests, but also offer an outstanding place to work.

This position is salary plus server tips.

Event Coordinator Job Receptibilities:

• Meets with clients to discuss the type of event and what they are looking for.
• Creates an event proposal that fits the client’s requirement.
• Sticks to a budget as laid out with the client.
• Books catering services, venue, and décor.
• Assists team with all service points throughout the event.
• Has ongoing communication with the client to keep them up to date on any changes.
• Adjusts events accordingly based on guest concerns and feedback.
• Serves as the main contact point for any problems and or questions that arise.
• Networks and create future sales opportunities at the event.
• Assists managing social media and marketing platforms.
• Day-to-day administrative work such as issuing invoices and collecting payments.
• Coordinates multiple events at once when needed.

Lead Server Job Responsibilities:

• Serves guests with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.
• Knowledgeable in guiding the guest by providing information to help food and beverage selections.
• Place accurate orders to the bar and kitchen and identify guests' special dietary needs and special requests.
• Upsells food/drink items to continue to give guests an exceptional experience.
• Controls the guest dining experience with proper pacing and firing of courses.
• Anticipates guests' needs by exceeding expectations with personalized service.
• Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Utilizes POS systems when placing guests’ orders in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Correctly sets dining areas for service.
• Efficiently completing side work tasks as a team for pre and post shift which includes special event set ups and breakdowns.
• Helps guests select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s features, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions. ·
• Responsible for timely beverage delivery to guests and assisting with running food items when needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience as a server or serving events preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be at least sixteen years old; or older to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Must complete orientation and training for the position.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry trays of food and beverages weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, move, and set tables and chairs weighing up to 25 pounds.

Friedman Hospitality Group is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against all applicants on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person