Seasonal Waitstaff - PT Hours
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 area, providing detailed information about menu items, and using knowledge of food, wine, beer, and spirits to support a high-quality dining experience. The server also handles transactions, maintains the restaurant and workstation, and completes duties assigned by a supervisor. The position requires a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. It is seasonal and part-time, with hours described as PT. The role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Neiman Marcus describes a dynamic, fast-paced environment and opportunities for career advancement across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate areas. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements; the posting lists medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, additional voluntary benefits, and an employee discount.
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, 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
- Serve the assigned seating section in a professional and gracious manner.
- Use knowledge of food, preparation, and culinary terminology to provide customers with detailed information about menu items.
- Use 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, accept authorized payment methods, and maintain knowledge of the POS system.
- Complete pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties 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 shoes and professionally styled hair and nails kept clear of food contamination risks.
- Follow scheduling procedures, punch in before and out after each scheduled shift, and accurately record applicable lunch breaks.
- Follow established procedures for schedule and shift changes.
- Coordinate holidays, vacation, 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, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
- Employee discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
