Fine Dining Server

Restaurant Server

We are looking for an eager Restaurant Server to join the Crosby Street Hotel team. The ideal candidate will be trained professional that understands how to sell a menu to guest instead of being an “order taker.” He or she will have a passion for food and beverage equally, and understands how to read a guest properly to ensure quality service, leaving a lasting impression and memorable experience.

General requirements are as follows, but not limited to:

· Strong knowledge in food and beverage (wine and champagne knowledge is a plus)

· Understands how to upsell product

· Uses peripheral vision instead of tunnel vision on the restaurant floor tending to guests needs

· Must understand how to use POS programs such as; Micros, Aloha, Posi Touch, Rpower, ect.

· Must be open to working AM/PM shifts, week days, weekends and holidays

· Has a keen sense of attention to detail making sure tables are served and bussed properly.

· Understands the basics of polishing, marking, spot checking and crumbing tables.

· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Skills:

· Able to work well under pressure during times of high volume service

· Neat and organized on the restaurant floor during service

· Shows a consistent work habit and great work ethic

· Possess the ability to multitask and problem solve

· Able to speak proper and communicate to guests in a professional manner

· Proactive and enthusiastic team player working well others

· Positive personality and with a professional attitude

Work place benefits for all full time employees:

· Vacation & sick days

· Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans

· Competitive pay

· Holiday staff parties and staff appreciation gatherings

· In house uniform dry cleaning service

· Employee meals

Company Overview

"Hotels should be living things not stuffy institutions" maintain Tim and Kit Kemp, owners of Firmdale Hotels.

There are nine boutique hotels in London and one in New York. The high standards of excellence and unique townhouse style of decoration have over the years added up to a winning combination. Kit Kemp has designed the interiors of each hotel in her unique personal way which reflects a fresh, modern English style. Firmdale Hotels has received the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2000, 2006 and 2009, recognition of its outstanding achievement to international trade. www.firmdale.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person