Seasonal Service Assistant - PT Hours

Saks Fifth Avenue • Coral Gables, FL

6d • $12 - $14

About The Position

The Seasonal Service Assistant supports restaurant service by maintaining dining room setup and helping provide food and beverage service consistent with Neiman Marcus standards. The role includes table maintenance, guest assistance, food and beverage delivery, stocking service areas, and cleaning. The assistant works with kitchen and service staff, participates in pre-shift meetings, and completes duties assigned by a supervisor. The role requires maintaining hygiene and dress standards and being prepared with the supplies and equipment needed for work.

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 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 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 and butter, pour water, and deliver food and beverages to guests according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintain the bus station and beverage areas.
• Learn table numbers and dining room sections.
• Assist kitchen and service staff with guest requests, restocking plates, 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.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Lift and move objects such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Clean and maintain the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintain hygiene and appearance standards, including clean attire and grooming that avoids food contamination risks.
• Report to the work area 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, including 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