Seasonal Service Assistant

Saks Fifth Avenue • Bergen, ND

6d • $6 - $9 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Service Assistant maintains dining-room setup and supports food and beverage service to meet Neiman Marcus’s service standards. The role assists guests and service and kitchen staff, keeps dining and beverage areas stocked and clean, and completes duties assigned by a supervisor. The position requires maintaining high hygiene and uniform standards, preparing for work with necessary supplies and equipment, and being able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
• Thorough knowledge of service sequence and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, 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 collaborative “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

• Clear and reset dining-room tables and maintain table setup.
• Deliver popovers and butter, pour water, and deliver food and beverages to guests according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintain bus stations and beverage areas.
• Learn table numbers and dining-room sections.
• Assist kitchen and service staff with customer requests, restocking plates, bagging takeout orders, and setting up the expediter station.
• Assist waitstaff by refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room.
• Set up the dining room with items such as coffee, iced tea, and ice.
• Restock glasses, flatware, and linens.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties assigned by a supervisor.
• Lift and move objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintain hygiene standards, including clean, pressed attire and professionally maintained hair and nails to avoid food-contamination risks.
• Report to work dressed appropriately and prepared with the supplies and equipment needed for the job.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED