Seasonal Waitstaff

Saks Fifth Avenue

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 serves an assigned dining-area section, provides informed guidance on food and beverages, and delivers gracious customer service while managing multiple duties. The position also includes restaurant and workstation upkeep, adherence to hygiene and transaction procedures, and completion of duties assigned by a supervisor. 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.
• 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 an assigned seating section in a professional and gracious manner.
• Use knowledge of food, preparation, and culinary terminology to provide customers with detailed menu information.
• 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, 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 uniform clothing and professionally maintained hair and nails that avoid food-contamination risks.
• Follow scheduling procedures, punch in and out for every shift, take and record applicable lunch breaks, and coordinate schedule changes and time off with management.
• Follow proper order of service and placement of table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by kitchen tickets and the guidebook.

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