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Major Food Group  is hiring Back Servers to join our team at Carbone Miami !

Carbone is an Italian-American restaurant created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants of mid-20th century New York. The food nods to that history, but takes its culinary cues from the great talents and techniques of the present and future. Familiar dishes like Seafood Salad, Linguini Vongole, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Chicken Scarpariello and Veal Parmesan elevated to a new level.

 RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Attend daily pre-meal tasting
• Ensure friendly greeting to all guests
• Set-up station and tables prior to service
• Assist in clearing and set-up of tables during service
• Ensures tableware is clean and in place
• Completes side duties
• Maintain the proper care and cleanliness of tableware, serving equipment and service areas (front and back of house)
• Maintain positive communication with service personnel

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum 2 year of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Full time flexible hours are required (able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays)
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 50 lbs.
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

BENEFITS :

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

This is an opportunity for career-focused hospitality professionals. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record in the industry who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Back Waiter

Primary Duties: Assisting front-waiters in all aspects of table maintenance.

Overview

As a back waiter at MUSE, you are responsible for ensuring that each dining space is pristinely set and welcoming for each guest as they arrive at their table. This is a multi-faceted role, as you are not only tending to tables, clearing and resetting them in a timely manner, but you are also integral in stocking the elements necessary for service including tableware and cutlery. You will support the service team in the pursuit of one common goal; that every guest is happy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of the dining room each shift
• Assist the front-waiter in the cleaning, clearing, and marking of tables. Doing so as a team.
• Cleaning, crumbing and resetting tables for the next turn.
• Be in constant communication with the front waiter to assure proper clearing and marking is completed.
• Keep bathrooms clean during service.
• General upkeep and maintenance of the dining area.
• Transport cutlery and plates to and from dish washer, glassware to bar.
• Polish clean cutlery for table settings.
• Stock waiter station with polished plates and glassware.
• Follow Health and Safety Standards when handling food. 
• Attend regularly scheduled training meetings to develop knowledge and skills.
• Support Service team throughout service.
• Menu and wine knowledge.
• Responsible Beverage Service Training Certificate.
• Food Handler Certificate.  

As a back server or back waiter in a restaurant, your responsibilities typically involve supporting the front-of-house team and ensuring smooth service for guests. 

1. Table Preparation : Setting up tables before guests arrive by arranging tableware, napkins, and condiments according to restaurant standards.

2. Assistance with Service : Assisting servers with delivering food and beverages to tables, refilling water glasses, and clearing empty plates and glasses throughout the meal.

3. Bread and Beverage Service : Bringing bread or other complimentary items to tables and refilling beverages such as water, coffee, or tea as needed.

4. Assisting with Guest Needs : Fulfilling guest requests, such as providing additional utensils, napkins, or special condiments, and assisting with any special accommodations.

5. Table Maintenance : Keeping tables clean and tidy throughout service, including wiping down surfaces, replacing soiled linens, and resetting tables for the next guests.

6. Supporting Front-of-House Staff : Providing support to servers, hosts/hostesses, and bartenders as needed to ensure efficient service and a positive guest experience.

7. Assisting with Service Flow : Monitoring the pace of service and assisting in coordinating the timing of food delivery to ensure that guests receive their meals promptly and simultaneously.

8. Communicating with Kitchen : Relaying guest orders and special requests to the kitchen staff accurately and promptly, and assisting in ensuring that orders are prepared correctly.

9. Assisting with Clean-Up : Helping to clean and reset the dining area at the end of service, including clearing tables, stacking chairs, and performing general cleaning tasks.

10. Following Safety and Hygiene Procedures : Adhering to food safety standards, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and following proper sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for guests and staff.

Overall, as a back server, your role is to support the front-of-house team in providing excellent service to guests, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the restaurant's operations.

Palma Restaurant, located on Cornelia Street in the West Village, is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated backwaiters to support our front-of-house team.

At Palma, we are celebrated for our exceptional Italian cuisine, crafted with the finest ingredients, and our unique wine and beverage programs. Our service is known for its warmth and hospitality, and we strive to make every guest feel special.

Qualifications:

• Supportive Role - As a backwaiter, you'll play a crucial role in assisting servers and ensuring smooth service operations.
• Genuine Hospitality - We're seeking individuals who are attentive, eager to help, and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Italian Food & Wine Knowledge: While not required, knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine is a valuable asset.
• Fast-Paced Environment:** Ability to thrive in a dynamic and bustling setting with multiple private rooms is essential.

At Emeril's Restaurant we are devoted to our customers and our employees. Yes, we have high standards and want employees with an enthusiastic sense of hospitality and eagerness to learn and improve every day. But at the same time, we hold ourselves to the same high standards in creating an atmosphere that promotes and encourages our people to be the best they can be.

We are looking for back servers with experience in fine dining and broad knowledge of food, wine and beverages who also understand the importance of maintaining communication with guests and the kitchen to ensure proper timing of all stages of guest meals and create a hospitable environment at all tables. You must have good grooming, get along well with others, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Major Food Group is hiring experienced Back Servers to join our team at Sadelle's !

Sadelle’s is a modern ode to New York’s classic tradition of all-day dining. Since opening its first location in the heart of SoHo in 2016, the brand has reached iconic status thanks to its urbane, celebratory atmosphere and a menu of hits, including the best bagels in America. 

Responsibilities :

• Attend daily pre-meal tasting
• Ensure friendly greeting to all guests
• Set-up station and tables prior to service
• Assist in clearing and set-up of tables during service
• Ensures tableware is clean and in place
• Completes side duties
• Maintain the proper care and cleanliness of tableware, serving equipment and service areas (front and back of house)
• Maintain positive communication with service personnel

Requirements : 

• Minimum 2 year of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Full time flexible hours are required (able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays)
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 50 lbs.
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

Benefits :

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Busser/Runner

Red Hook Tavern is looking for a great supporting back server. 

Like the entire staff at Red Hook Tavern, our busser/runner should be frendly, hardworking, and excitied to learn more about food, wine, and hospitality. Come and be a part of our great team!

Job Description:

• Work closely with team of servers, bartenders, hosts, dishwashers, chef & cooks in a fast-paced service environment
• Present a neat and professional appearance
• Provide professional, friendly and engaging service
• Ensure food orders are correct before delivering to guests
• Ensure patio and dining setup is well stocked and clean
• Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently
• Assist in patio setup & breakdown
• Display enthusiasm and knowledge about the Tavern's menu and ingredients
• Complete all opening and closing busser/runner side work and mise en place in a timely fashion

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds and walk/stand for 8 hours
• Punctuality 
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Provide proof of Covid vaccination status

We are now looking for servers with experience in fine dining and broad knowledge of food, wine and beverages who also understand the importance of maintaining communication with guests and the kitchen to ensure proper timing of all stages of guest meals and create a hospitable environment at all tables. Preferred candidates must have good grooming, get along well with others, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

ABOUT LITTLE SAINT 

Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where guests are invited to connect over food, music, art and conversation. Our mission is to create an environment that is good for the soul, the earth and the community. Inside our 10,000-square-foot space, Little Saint offers up a full-service farm-forward restaurant, cafe and wine shop with a focus on plant-based cuisine. The building is home to exciting live music and thought-provoking conversations, as well as a series of film screenings and performances to benefit local artists and our farming community.
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION 

We are hiring a Back Server to join our growing Little Saint team!

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and perform to the expectations of Little Saint’s Service, Food, Beverage and Wine manuals.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary service stations/ work environment. Handle all equipment with care and caution. 
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
• Work under the direction of the Server or General Manager to ensure efficient and seamless guest service.
• Communicate the needs of the guests with urgency at all times.
• Participate in Pre-Shift meetings, asking questions about menu items, meal composition and wine choices that are new or may be unclear. 
• Assist with new member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and supportive peer coaching as needed.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow team members as situations arise to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Communicate with managers and staff to ensure the most pleasurable dining experience possible. Alert management to any guest dissatisfactions or areas of potential conflict or deficiency.  
• Properly manage time and resources and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Perform all side work applicable to the assigned station. Check dining room for any work that has been overlooked.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in food and beverage service and/or customer service preferred
• Prior experience as a busser, backwaiter or other service role preferred
• Eagerness to learn about food and beverage preparation on an ongoing basis
• Ability to engage with guests
• Commitment to excellence, quality and sincere hospitality
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Availability to work around peak hours, including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Neat and well-groomed appearance
• Desire to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment 

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick and Mental Health Time Off
• 401(k) 
• Employee dining and wine discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, Legal and Financial Services
• Referral Bonuses
• Uniform

THIS PERSON SHOULD STRIVE TO

• Make a positive impact, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members
• Be decisive, taking initiative for making things happen, anticipating issues, and developing contingency plans
• Be an active listener, remaining present and open, providing verbal, non-verbal, and supportive feedback, and showing our respect and empathy to their team.
• Be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks of all sizes with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance
• Be flexible, responding with urgency and positively to changing environments
• Maintain team focus via cooperation and support to other team members in the pursuit of company and department goals
• Be a role model to the team, embodying the values of the Little Saint management team. 

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Little Saint reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Little Saint is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Little Saint is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and opportunities for growth and career development.