Front Server

SAGA is the second restaurant from the team behind Crown Shy: Chef James Kent, former longtime Chef de Cuisine at Eleven Madison Park.

At SAGA, we serve an 8-course tasting menu that highlights the best produce we can source from the Hudson Valley, with ideas and inspirations from our mentors, food memories from our childhoods, and the enormous breadth of cuisine we eat in New York City.

Our wine list showcases regions from the old and new world, encompassing traditional and modern styles of winemaking, with a focus on artisanal growers. 

One floor above SAGA is Overstory, a cocktail bar with a wraparound terrace. An abbreviated food menu will be available at Overstory.

As a FRONT SERVER at SAGA, you will coordinate with the Captain and Sommelier to attentively manage and maintain the pace of the Dining Room service and cleanliness of the table. You will assist in creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest that dines with us, as set forth by the Captain. Your commitment to company standards and values is a must. 

SAGA believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As a Front Server, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co workers.
This is a full time position. SAGA will be open 7 days a week. We are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Our restaurants offer access to insurance enrollments (must maintain 25 hours per week), no cost life insurance, a short term disability policy, an Employee Assistance Program (with access to free mental health counseling), 40% dining discounts at group restaurants, referral bonuses, and more!

• Have a warm, positive, and noticeably appreciative demeanor towards guests and colleagues
• Strong food knowledge, familiarity with wine and spirits, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a given service
• Ability to participate in wine and beverage service
• Be able to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and work productively in a team dynamic
• Must have a strong focus, heightened attention to detail and precise organizational skills
• Have full schedule availability, including weekends and holidays

• The Front Server is responsible for but is not limited to the following tasks
• Learning and maintaining menu, wines by the glass and cocktail list knowledge
• Initiating and maintaining general table maintenance [ie. clearing dishes, replenishing silverware/service ware for following courses, re-setting tables for following seatings]
• Maintaining the pace of service in the Dining Room
• Restocking Dining Room service station wares 
• Maintaining station cleanliness
• Maintaining warm and professional composure with colleagues and guests

• The Front Server should
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 5 hours]
• Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily 
• Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving. 
• Be comfortable with heights, elevators and small spaces.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package [medical, vision, dental]
• Pre-Tax Deductions for Commuters
• EAP
• Paid Time Off
• Provide a work environment where you and your guests will want to return
• Provide opportunities for growth within the Hospitality industry

SAGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Please provide two references when applying*