Waiter/Waitress (On Call)

Compass Group • Brooklyn, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for on call WAITER/WAITRESS positions. This is an on-call position with varying hours from Sunday through Saturday. More details will be provided upon interview. Restaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. We are recognized as a "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor. This role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests, ensuring a positive dining experience.

Requirements

• No previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room.
• Take food and beverages orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
• Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
• Accommodate reasonable requests and note guest preferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and ability to get along well with others.
• Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information.
• Promptly address complaints or issues and relay relevant information or complaints directly to a supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period.
• Keep the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed