Server - New York, United States - Il Totano

Description

Il Totano, a new restaurant opening in the West Village is looking for servers We are looking for fun, kind, and respectful individuals who love working in hospitality. Be a team player Opening experience a plus, but not required. We are looking for candidates with a genuine appreciation for the hospitality business, and a professional work ethic.

WHO YOU ARE:
A motivated, friendly, passionate, and rescpectful individual who possesses a positive attitude paired with a warm yet personable approach to service and most importantly you have a strong sense of team. These qualities leave a great lasting impression on our guests so they keep comimg back.
Open availability and a flexible schedule with at least 2 year of NYC restaurant UPSCALE FINE DINING experience. Opening restaurant experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide positive, energetic, and attentive service
• Ability to take orders and maintain full menu knowledge and enter orders correctly into the POS
• Ability to effectively communicate with FOH team, Managers and BOH staff
• Anticipate guest needs and handle guests situations with genuine empathy
• Complete all opening, transition, and closing responsibilities; complete side work assignments
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklist
• Ability to multi task and move with around the floor with a purpose
• Demonstrate ability to aid co-workers during service while successfully maintaining a section.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all menu items, as well as daily specials.
• Have strong beverage knowledge and must be able to effectively navigate the by the glass list without the assistance of a sommelier.
• TIPS Certification preferred

Essential Functions:

• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Polished personal presentation: Grooming meets company standards, as outlined by the Service Manual.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Arrive on time and "floor-ready" for all scheduled shifts. Arrive to work following dress code guidelines and standards.