Server

Montauk's Navy Beach is seeking an experienced server to join its team for the upcoming 2022 season! Join our friendly and hard-working team where you will work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting located right on the bay side beach in Montauk. Housing is available for full-time, season-long employees.

SERVER JOB DESCRIPTION

The Server attends to diners in the restaurant during a meal, helping them place their order and making sure they get their food and beverages in a timely manner. They greet diners and engage in friendly conversation with them to cultivate a hospitable, welcoming environment. The Server is knowledgeable about the food and beverages on the menu so they can explain dishes to guests and clarify any concerns about allergies or styles of food preparation.

The server submits orders to the kitchen and brings food out to guests when it is ready, filling their drinks and checking on other tables in the meantime. They help their tables pay their bill and make correct change, keeping track of receipts and tips. In addition to caring for guests, the Server helps maintain a clean and sanitary environment by bussing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping menus, and completing other closing tasks.

DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS

· Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section

· Taking guest's food and drink orders then entering them in the point-of-sale (POS) system clearly and correctly

· Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders

· Memorizing the menu and recommending appropriate dishes and beverages

· Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly

· Assisting with the cleaning of tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant

· Setting tables and rearranging the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the restaurant for special events

· Completing all assigned side work before and after the shift to ensure a consistent level of preparedness and cleanliness

· Maintaining the companies cash handling standards

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or associate degree

· Prior experience in an upscale casual and/or high-volume food-serving establishment

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· In-depth knowledge of food and food preparation techniques

· In-depth knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails

· Highly developed interpersonal skills

· Basic bookkeeping knowledge

· Working knowledge of point-of-sale (POS) systems

· Ability to lift up to 50lbs

· High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods of time

· Open availability including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location