Part Time Restaurant Waitstaff

Saks•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Restaurant Server serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner consistent with the high standards set by Neiman Marcus. The role involves providing knowledgeable food and beverage service, maintaining restaurant and workstation cleanliness, following transaction and scheduling procedures, and supporting the restaurant’s daily operations. The position requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
Ability to work autonomously.
Motivated and results-driven.
Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by the kitchen ticket and guidebook.
Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time.
Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
A “Win together” mentality.
Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve an assigned dining-area section in a professional and gracious manner.
Use knowledge of food, preparation, and culinary terminology to provide customers with detailed information about menu items.
Use knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits, including technical and service procedures.
Interact graciously with the public while handling multiple duties.
Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
Follow established accounting procedures for transactions and authorized payment methods, and maintain knowledge of the POS system.
Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties assigned by a supervisor.
Perform duties that may involve lifting objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
Maintain hygiene standards, including clean and pressed uniform clothing and professionally maintained hair and nails to avoid food-contamination risks.
Follow scheduling procedures, including punching in and out for each shift, following procedures for schedule and shift changes, taking and recording applicable lunch breaks, and coordinating time off with management.
Follow proper order of service and place table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by the kitchen ticket and guidebook.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
Employee discount
Career advancement opportunities