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1. Customer Service : Greet and assist customers, take food and drink orders, and ensure a pleasant dining experience. 2. Order Management : Accurately input orders, deliver food and drinks promptly, and address customer inquiries or concerns. 3. Cleaning and Setup : Maintain cleanliness of tables, dining area, and utensils, and prepare tables for new customers. 4. Team Collaboration : Work alongside kitchen staff and other waitstaff to ensure smooth operations. 5. Payment Processing : Handle customer payments, provide receipts, and ensure accurate billing.

We are a high-quality restaurant seeking an experienced and professional waitress to provide exceptional customer service and represent our menu with confidence. Responsibilities: Greet and serve guests professionally. Take and deliver accurate food and beverage orders. Understand and explain dishes and cuisines to guests. Maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety regulations. Address customer concerns and ensure a positive dining experience. Requirements: Minimum 3 years of restaurant experience. Strong customer service skills and menu knowledge. Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. Must have required work paperwork. Availability Sunday-Thursday, 4 PM – 10 PM.

Looking for a sharp waiter / waitress to join our team in Downtown NYC. Looking for a minimum of 2 year experience working in Indian restaurant. Must speak and understand Hindi.

A server, also known as a waiter or waitress, is a restaurant employee who interacts with customers to provide a good dining experience. Their role includes but not limited to: Greeting customers: Welcoming guests and directing them to their seats Taking orders: Recording food and drink orders and delivering them to the kitchen or bar Delivering food and drinks: Ensuring food is prepared correctly and delivered on time and at the correct temperature Checking on customers: Checking in with customers throughout their meal to ensure they are happy and to address any issues Clearing tables: Collecting plates and clearing the table when customers are finished Preparing checks: Preparing customers' checks and collecting payment Cleaning: Maintaining cleanliness in the dining room and helping with other restaurant tasks Memorizing the menu: Learning and memorizing menu details, including key ingredients for food allergies

Job Overview We are seeking a friendly and efficient Server to join our team in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. As a Server, you will play a crucial role in providing outstanding guest services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to a positive atmosphere within the restaurant. You will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and upselling menu items to enhance the dining experience. Duties - Greet guests warmly and present menus in a friendly manner. - Take accurate food and beverage orders using a point-of-sale system or cash register. - Provide recommendations on menu items and upsell specials to maximize sales. - Ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to tables while maintaining high standards of presentation. - Monitor guest satisfaction throughout their meal and address any concerns promptly. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including resetting tables for new guests. - Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines during food preparation and service. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication regarding orders and special requests. - Process payments accurately and efficiently at the end of each meal service. - Qualifications - Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required. - Strong guest service skills with a focus on creating a welcoming environment. - Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and processing payments. - Knowledge of food safety practices is a plus. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - A passion for culinary arts and an interest in upselling menu items is highly desirable. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Join our team as a Server where you can showcase your culinary knowledge, enhance your sales skills, and provide memorable experiences for our guests!

Positions/Descriptions: Must have minimum 2-3 years of related Fine Dining experience for all positions: Maitre D’: $14.50 + Tips Overseeing the flow of bookings to the restaurant, initial hospitality when arriving and booking reservations, and a warm goodbye. Bartenders, Servers, Bartenders: $14.50 + Tips Responsible for ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences filled with hospitality, delicious food and drinks. Host/Hostess: $14.50 + Tips Responsible for great and seating guests. Line Cooks: $25 Prep Cooks: $21 Responsible for cooking menu items, with a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more. Pastry Cooks: $23 Responsible for the daily preparation of pastry items for service in the restaurant. Support: $14.50 + Tips Support role encompasses setting up the dining room, setting tables, clearing tables, pouring water, running food, working with servers and expediters, resetting the dining room, polishing glassware and various tasks that support service at the restaurant. Sommeliers: $14.50 + Tips Responsible for providing our guests with a memorable wine experience and ensuring the excellence and creativity of the beverage program. Expeditors: $25 The expeditor is a liaison between the kitchen and service teams and works in the kitchen alongside both cooks and service team members. This expeditor facilitates the process of delivering dishes from the kitchen to the guests in a timely manner, following proper steps of service. Porters: $19 Responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and restaurant by washing pots and pans, keeping the kitchen and dining room areas clean. Production Bartender: $40 Production Bartender is a wealth of knowledge of all cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage selections and constantly delivers excellence and hospitality. Production Barback: $30 Responsible for keeping all components of the bar area clean, organized, and stocked.

Join Our Team as a Waitress – New Restaurant Launching Soon! Are you passionate about providing outstanding service and creating memorable dining experiences? We’re gearing up to open our brand-new restaurant in just a few months, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, dedicated waitresses to be the face of our hospitality. About Us We are an exciting new restaurant dedicated to offering a warm and welcoming environment paired with exceptional cuisine. As we prepare to launch, our focus is on building a team of professionals who share our commitment to excellence and a love for the art of service. Position: Waitress Location: Brooklyn, New York Employment Type: Full-Time What You’ll Do: Greet and welcome guests with a friendly and professional demeanor. Take orders accurately and assist guests with menu selections, ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Serve food and beverages promptly while maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness. Work closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth and efficient service. Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and any issues with grace and professionalism. Maintain a clean and organized dining area and adhere to all health and safety guidelines. Who We’re Looking For: Individuals with a passion for hospitality and a positive, energetic attitude. Previous experience is beneficial, but we’re also happy to train candidates who demonstrate the right drive and potential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. What We Offer: Competitive pay and tips. Comprehensive training and opportunities for career growth. A supportive, dynamic, and fun work environment. The unique opportunity to join a new venture from the very beginning and shape its future success. If you’re ready to be a part of an exciting new chapter in the restaurant scene and help us create an unparalleled dining experience, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a professional with proven leadership skills and expertise in pizzeria operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, demonstrate effective staff management capabilities, and oversee inventory control. Additionally, the candidate should possess experience in advertising and marketing to successfully manage and run the establishment.

Vegan On The Fly is a fast growing quick service restaurant with the focus on offering friendly, affordable, and enjoyable plant based eats while veganizing staple NY dishes. Our menu offers 4 types of protein which consist of Seitan, Vegan Chicken, Homeade Falafel, and Impossible Kefta. These protein options can be served in many ways such as in a Gyro, Loaded Fries, Salad, Platters or Signature sandwiches. As a Front Of House Team Member you will be resposible for maintaining and operating the kitchen in a fast pace enviroment, as well as keeping all surfaces and kitchen area within NYC Health Code. The Job consists of the following: Learning the full menu and understanding the beneifts of plant based diet as well as all dietary restrictions ( GF,SF) Operate Line cook equipment. Flat Top Griddle, Burner Range, Fyer. You will cook all the meats and cook all menu items Operate Sandwich/Deli Table station. Prepare all menu items as per customer requests, and put final touches and sauces. Work with other team members fullfilling all orders in a fast, effecient manner. Clean down surfaces Great customers and work the cash register. Accepting payments in Credit card, and cash as well as assisting all customers with any questions or concerns Ensure a high quality of customer service To be the point of contact for customer enquiries To ensure the front of house area looks presentable and tidy at all times Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training Shift: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Morning shift Application Question(s): Have you worked in a Vegan Restaurant of have knowledge of Vegan Cuisine ? Experience: Customer service: 4 years (Required) Line Cook: 3 years (Required) Language: English (Required) License/Certification: NYC Food Protection Certificate (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person

We are looking for an experienced chef to run our restaurant and catering at a yacht club on City Island. We host club events and private parties at the yacht club. We also cater off premise parties, mostly in Westchester county. We are a small company and have been in business for over 20 years. We are focused on quality preparations from scratch and we are adventurous with our menu, using dishes and flavors from around the world. We are looking for a chef that is organized, efficient and works well with others. The job entails cooking, creating specials, expediting, delegating, managing inventory, and prepping/executing catered events. Our ideal candidate is intuitive about taking care of all aspects of the kitchen and working with others.

Bartender with mixology skills wanted for upscale Queens Asian Fusion restaurant in Astoria. Toast skills required. Must be a team player with the patience to grow as we do. Only the experienced need apply. Also busboy/food runner with experience

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao has been selected as Michelin-recommended Shanghainese food for 9 consecutive years since 2007 and has been featured on various media and websites such as New York Magazine, Eater, Gothamist, Grub Street, Serious Eats and many more as “The City’s Best Soup Dumplings”. We are seeking a friendly and efficient Host/Cashier to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued. Your responsibilities will include managing guest seating, taking orders, and processing payments while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for hospitality and enjoy working with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Responsibilities Greet guests warmly upon arrival and manage their seating arrangements. Provide menus and explain daily specials to guests. Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently. Process transactions using POS system, ensuring accuracy in billing. Address guest inquiries and provide assistance as needed to enhance their dining experience. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front-of-house area. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of orders. Handle guest complaints professionally, striving for resolution to ensure satisfaction. Skills Previous experience in a restaurant or hotel setting is preferred. Strong guest relations skills with a focus on customer service excellence. Excellent phone etiquette for handling reservations and inquiries. Familiarity with POS or similar point-of-sale systems is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor are essential for success in this role. A background in food service or hospitality will be beneficial but is not required. Join us as we create memorable experiences for our guests! Bilingual in Chinese and English is preferred Please contact us with your work availability Job Types: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Shift: Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Night shift Ability to Commute: Flushing, NY 11354 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Flushing, NY 11354: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining and food service management, with experience in kitchen management and shift management. As a Chef, you will be responsible for creating exceptional dishes that delight our guests while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. You will lead the kitchen staff, oversee inventory management, and ensure that all health and safety regulations are followed. Responsibilities Develop and prepare innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends. Supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient operations. Manage inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock while minimizing waste. Ensure that all food is prepared according to established recipes and presentation standards. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety regulations. Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during busy periods, including banquets and special events. Assist in the development of new recipes and menu items based on customer feedback and market trends. Monitor food costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality. Qualifications Proven experience as a Chef in a restaurant or fine dining environment is required. Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen management principles. Experience in bartending is a plus but not mandatory. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in inventory management and food preparation. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences. Join our team and bring your culinary expertise to create memorable dining experiences for our guests! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $2,000.00 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person