Seasonal Service Assistant - PT Hours

Saks Fifth Avenue • Hills, MN

6d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Seasonal Service Assistant maintains setup in the dining rooms so guests receive food and beverage service consistent with Neiman Marcus’s high standards. The role supports restaurant operations by maintaining tables, delivering food and beverages, assisting waitstaff and kitchen staff, and keeping service areas clean, stocked, and organized. The position requires 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.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
• Thorough knowledge of order of service and placement of table settings, food, and beverages according to kitchen tickets and the 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 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, and water to guests.
• Deliver food and beverages 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, plate restocking, bagging to-go 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 in the dining room.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• 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 and pressed uniform clothing and professionally maintained hair and nails.
• Report to work dressed appropriately and 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, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED