Server - 9W57

Job Description

Job Description

About us :

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision : Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission : Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values :

Craftsmanship : developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People : creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability : upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration : aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food : engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Server to support exceptional dining room service by managing the pace of service, maintaining table presentation and cleanliness, and delivering a memorable and personalized guest experience. This role plays a key part in ensuring seamless service execution while upholding established service standards.

Responsibilities

Service & Guest Experience

• Coordinate with the Captain and Sommelier to attentively manage the flow and pace of dining room service.
• Assist in creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest, in alignment with service standards set by the Captain.
• Maintain a warm, positive, and appreciative demeanor toward guests and colleagues at all times.
• Uphold professional composure and hospitality standards throughout service.

Dining Room & Table Maintenance

Food & Beverage Support

Teamwork & Communication

Qualifications

Location : 9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Schedule : Full Time, On-Site

Base salary : $40.00 / hour

Benefits : PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.