Seasonal Waitstaff

Saks • Paramus, NJ

7d • $6 - $9

About The Position

The Restaurant Server serves Neiman Marcus customers in a warm, accommodating, and professional manner consistent with the company’s high standards. The role involves serving an assigned dining section, providing knowledgeable and gracious customer service, and maintaining restaurant, workstation, hygiene, and transaction standards. 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, 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 seating section of the dining area professionally and graciously.
• Use knowledge of food, preparation, and culinary terminology to explain menu items to customers.
• Apply knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits, including technical and service procedures.
• Interact graciously with the public while handling multiple duties at the same time.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Follow established accounting procedures for transactions, use authorized payment methods, and maintain knowledge of the POS system.
• Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties as 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 clothing and professionally maintained hair and nails to avoid food contamination risks.
• Follow scheduling procedures, including punching in and out for shifts, making schedule or shift changes according to procedure, and recording applicable lunch breaks.
• Coordinate holidays, vacations, and other time off with management while considering restaurant needs.

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