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What they do
A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.
$35,786 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Restaurant Server Lessing's Inc- Sandbar - 5.0 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Pre-cooking preparation Food service customer order management Guest relations Table clearing and resetting Payment processing in food service Full Job Description
•Please apply on our Career page directly: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/
Server Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting 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.
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 over 130 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:
$17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Shift:
Day shift Night shift
Experience:
Serving:
1 year (Required)
Restaurant:
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person