WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Unidine - Queens Village, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Queens Village, NY

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Waiter/Waitress position at Unidine involves taking food and beverage orders and delivering them efficiently to guests in a dining room setting. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to create memorable dining experiences for guests. The position is part of a supportive team within one of the top hospitality companies in the nation, offering a fun work environment and opportunities for personal impact.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room.
• Take food and beverage orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Assist guests with additional needs or requests periodically.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
• Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
• Accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure correct order delivery and accommodation of special requests.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and maintain good relationships with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared by guests.
• Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up before and after service periods, keeping the area clean and neat.
• Operate various equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Familiarity with specialized diets and allergens.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance