The Finchnest is a new, independently owned restaurant in Margaretville, NY, built around a simple idea: serve food and drinks we genuinely care about in a place where people feel comfortable, welcomed, and well taken care of. We are looking for a full-time Server to join our opening team. This is a five-day-per-week position, Wednesday through Sunday. Shifts begin promptly at 3:30 PM and generally end around 10:30 PM , although end times will vary depending on service and closing responsibilities. Night and weekend availability is required. The Role Our servers are responsible for much more than taking orders and delivering food. You will play an important role in shaping each guest's experience from the moment they sit down until they leave. We are looking for someone who is warm, attentive, organized, and genuinely enjoys taking care of people. The right person can remain friendly and composed under pressure, manage multiple priorities at once, communicate clearly, and notice the details that make good service feel effortless.

Servers will be expected to:

Provide warm, knowledgeable, attentive service throughout the guest experience Learn the food menu thoroughly, including ingredients, preparation, allergens, and daily changes Develop a strong working knowledge of our wine, beer, spirits, and cocktail program, including cocktail ingredients and recipes Accurately take and enter orders and communicate modifications, allergies, and special requests Manage multiple tables and priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail Communicate clearly and respectfully with fellow servers, bartenders, kitchen staff, management, and ownership Complete opening, running, and closing side work thoroughly and without requiring constant supervision Anticipate guest needs and address problems calmly and professionally Adapt when service does not go according to plan and work with the team to find solutions Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked service areas Follow all restaurant policies and applicable food-safety, sanitation, and alcohol-service requirements Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and pride in the experience we provide our guests Who We're Looking For Ideally, you have at least two years of front-of-house restaurant experience . Experience in fine dining, upscale casual dining, or another service-focused restaurant is preferred. That said, experience isn't everything. We are willing to train someone who has the right attitude, work ethic, attention to detail, and genuine willingness to learn.

We especially value people who:

Are dependable and arrive ready to work on time Have excellent time-management and organizational skills Pay attention to the small details Communicate clearly and follow through Stay warm and professional even when service gets busy Can receive feedback and put it into practice Are comfortable asking questions when they don't know something Work collaboratively rather than thinking only about their own section Take initiative and look for what needs to be done Care about food, drinks, hospitality, and creating a great guest experience Compensation This position is hourly plus tips, with a guaranteed minimum total wage of $25 per hour . Schedule This is a full-time, five-day-per-week position .

Wednesday-Sunday Start:

3:30 PM sharp

Typical End:

Approximately 10:30 PM End times will vary depending on business levels and completion of closing responsibilities. Applicants must be available to work nights and weekends . The Finchnest is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Physical Requirements This is an active restaurant position. With or without reasonable accommodation, employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, which may include: Standing and walking for extended periods throughout a shift Frequently bending, reaching, carrying, and moving throughout the restaurant Safely lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds Carrying trays, plates, glassware, and other restaurant supplies Repeatedly climbing and descending stairs Working in a fast-paced environment that may include heat, noise, crowded spaces, and changing conditions Safely navigating dining, kitchen, bar, storage, and service areas Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Working at The Finchnest The Finchnest is owner-operated, and the owners work alongside the staff . We will be present to provide training, support, oversight, and help when service gets busy. We care about doing things well without creating an environment that takes itself too seriously. We genuinely care about the food we serve, the drinks we make, the people who walk through our doors, and the experience our employees have while working here. We're looking to build a team of people who take pride in their work, treat one another with respect, and understand that great hospitality is a team effort. Equal Opportunity Employment The Finchnest is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law. The Finchnest is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for other needs protected by applicable law.

Pay:

$30.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person