Seasonal Service Assistant

Saks • Paramus, NJ

6d • $6 - $9

About The Position

The Seasonal Service Assistant maintains dining-room setup and supports food and beverage service consistent with Neiman Marcus’s standards. The role includes maintaining tables and service areas, delivering items to guests, and assisting kitchen and service staff with day-to-day needs. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as physical activity including standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.

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 order of service 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 simultaneously.
• 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.
• Deliver popovers, butter, water, and food and beverages to guests as indicated by kitchen tickets.
• Maintain bus stations and beverage areas.
• Learn dining-area table numbers and sections.
• Assist kitchen and service staff with customer requests, plate restocking, to-go orders, and expediter-station setup.
• Support 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.
• Complete pre-shift, post-shift, and 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 and a clean, pressed uniform and professional appearance; arrive prepared with necessary supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including 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