Server

The Server position at Café Boulud is a pooled-tip service role that works closely with the management team and all other front-of-house and back-of-house team members.  The server position is responsible for providing excellent service to guests with the intention of creating positive dining experiences.  The server will be knowledgeable about the restaurant's lunch and dinner menus as well as the wine and beverage program.  The server will engage in suggestive selling practices, take orders, deliver drinks, potentially deliver food from downstairs kitchen, collect funds, perform side work duties, help guests and fellow team members, and follow the policies and procedures as defined by management and the Employee Handbook. Café Boulud is inspired by Daniel Boulud's four culinary muses:  la tradition , classic French cuisine;   la saison , seasonal delicacies;   le potager , the vegetable garden; and   le voyage , flavors of world cuisine. Having earned three stars in the New York Times as well as a star in the Michelin Guide, Café Boulud is both a destination and a neighborhood gem for casually elegant dining seasonal wine tasting dinners, Sunday brunch and intimate, private events.  Essential Duties: Greet all guests with enthusiasm and friendliness Engage the guests to create positive dining experiences Suggestively sell to the guest and build the per person check average Deliver food and beverages to the guests at their table or bar Execute on-going, pre- and post-shift side work Open and close the dining room and beverage station as needed Be knowledgeable of all menu items, preparation, and ingredients Expedite, as needed Seat guests, as needed Competencies and Qualifications: Previous experience in high-volume or fine dining environment Knowledge of and interest in Mediterranean cuisine and wines Operate MICROS, the point-of-sale (POS) computer system accurately Actively practice food safety procedures Able to take direction and complete tasks Organizational skills Effective time management Pleasant demeanor Positive and clear written and oral communication skills Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code Position requires: Reference check For more information about The Dinex Group and Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit  . The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Created: 2024-10-31