Restaurant Server

Position: Restaurant Server

Location: Bayberry (501 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares room for dining by setting tables and decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.
• Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.
• Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.
• Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests.
• Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.
• Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.
• Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process.
• Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.
• Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting patrons to return.
• Obtains revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host-person; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a customer service or hospitality role preferred
• Toast POS experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle cash transactions and operate a register
• Basic math skills for order taking and bill calculation
• Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety procedures is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds

The Company: Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 23 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in 135 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person