Server Assistant - Carversteak NY

Carver Road Hospitality•New York, NY

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Carver Road Hospitality is seeking a Server Assistant (described in the position summary as a busser) for Carversteak New York City, located in Midtown Manhattan's Broadway Theater District within the CIVILIAN Hotel. The role supports restaurant service by setting and clearing tables, replacing silverware, keeping beverage glasses full, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. It also involves preparing and maintaining coffee and bread stations, sorting and polishing dishware and silverware, restocking service areas and guest restrooms, and keeping dining areas clean and organized. The Server Assistant anticipates guest needs, communicates with front- and back-of-house colleagues, and participates in pre-service meetings and training. The position is part-time and pays $17.00 per hour. The role may involve standing, lifting, bending, repetitive motion, and exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. Work schedules may include days, brunch, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Previous busser or hospitality experience in a high-volume restaurant or lounge.
Ability to stand, lift, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work and remain focused in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, brunch, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Set and clear tables, place and replace silverware, and keep beverage glasses full.
Clean machines and appliances, including coffee and tea makers, glass washers, and bread warmers.
Maintain the cleanliness and order of the coffee and bread station during service.
Set up bread trays and butter dishes and prepare coffee and tea beverages to order.
Set up coffee and bread stations and complete side work and opening and closing procedures as directed by management.
Sort soiled china, glasses, and silverware outside the breakdown area; polish glasses and silverware; and restock server stations.
Maintain cleanliness and restock paper supplies in guest restrooms during service.
Empty trash, sweep floors, restock dining-room supplies, and keep dining areas and service stations clean and organized.
Anticipate and accommodate guest needs while providing professional service and working toward guest satisfaction.
Communicate guest needs to front-of-house and back-of-house support staff, servers, managers, and chefs.
Follow Department of Health and company sanitation standards to protect the establishment, guests, and employees.
Report breakage or damage to equipment or furniture to management promptly.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings.
Maintain and update job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities.
Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Employee Handbook.