Part Time Server

Niagara County Community College • Sanborn, NY

84d • $21 - $23

About The Position

SUNY Niagara has a need for Part Time Server's (Hospitality - Technical Assistant's) to work in the Savor Restaurant at our Niagara Falls Culinary Institute campus located in Niagara Falls, NY. Savor is an upscale dining restaurant with a state of the art kitchen including a wood stone oven. Savor provides a real-world hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in the Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts and Hospitality programs at the college. The restaurant features an open kitchen where student chefs are on 'display' to showcase their talents to the guests as Savor is open to the public. The position will be responsible for performing the responsibilities of the position which involves greeting guests, table preparation, the intake of food and beverage orders, ensure a clean and sanitary work environment. In addition the incumbent will also be working closely with students that are enrolled in the module's and will be responsible for supporting the learning objectives as outlined by the Instructor by leading and assisting students with the completion of these tasks as necessary. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for serving people who are seeking consistent part time work with a set schedule and are interested in working in an academic environment alongside talented faculty and students. These positions will report to the Hospitality Program Coordinator. The rate of pay is determined based on the level of education the incumbent possesses at the time of hire. For a Bachelor's degree or lower the rate of pay is $21.22 per hour. For a Master's degree or higher the rate of pay is $23.34 per hour. Tips from guests are not able to be accepted in this position.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred; OR in lieu of a degree a minimum of one year of experience in the food service industry
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must able to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality or related field
• 2-4 years of front of house (FOH) experience in a restaurant

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and sitting diners comfortably in the dining section
• Taking customers' food and drink orders
• Collaborating with the kitchen and bar staff for prompt and correct delivery of orders
• Memorizing the menu and recommend appetizers, meals and drinks from restaurant wine stock
• Delivering a memorable dining experience by resolving all customer issues promptly
• Assisting with the tidying 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
• Ensuring cooking utensils and kitchen area are cleaned after closing to comply with state regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Hands-on experience in a real-world dining environment
• Opportunity to work alongside talented faculty and students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree