Server

Corner Table Restaurants • New York, NY

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Parla is a spot to celebrate NY-style pizza and Italian-inspired cocktails from the team behind The Smith. Opening this fall on the Upper West Side, Parla is an all-day destination for lunch and dinner, with plans to serve baked goods at breakfast. The square and round pizzas are the anchors of the menu, along with house-made pastas, veggies, and shareable plates created by Executive Chef Brian Ellis. The bar specializes in espresso, wine, and cocktails using a curated selection of amari and vermouth. We are looking to build a team of talented and passionate hospitality professionals to help us launch Parla. This is a unique opportunity to become a part of and contribute to the opening of a brand-new concept!

Requirements

• 2-years of experience in a fast-casual dining environment

Nice To Haves

• You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry
• You work hard and never settle
• You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
• You take pride in your success and the success of those around you
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes
• Previous experience as a pizza cook or in a similar role preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve all guests by being attentive throughout the entire length of their meal.
• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Say yes! Always try to find a way to accommodate a request.
• Guide guests through their experience by offering specials, recommending cocktails, and providing suggestions.
• Pay special attention to all dietary restrictions by informing the kitchen.
• Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that every meal and every moment exceeds expectations.
• Take orders from guests and input them into the point of sale.
• List ingredients or common allergens for guests from memory
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage with a strong ability to service, educate, and sell
• Strong ability to anticipate needs and consistently provide exceptional customer service
• Passionate about flavor profiles and food pairings
• Knowledge of wine and/or spirits history
• Ability and willingness to support food runner, as needed, to run meals in a timely manner
• Ability to attend pre-shift meetings, monthly training workshops and regular communication meetings

Benefits

• A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and life insurance.
• Gym Discounts
• Bonus opportunity
• Commuter benefits
• Bring a friend to work bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed