WAITER/WAITRESS (ON CALL)

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Compass Group - Woodbury, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Woodbury, NY

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Waiter/Waitress position at CulinArt Sector is an on-call role responsible for taking food and beverage orders and delivering them efficiently to guests in the dining room. The role emphasizes excellent customer service, adherence to food safety standards, and effective communication with both guests and kitchen staff. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, with varying days and hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients; advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
• Accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences; demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
• Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follows proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous server experience is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Free shift meals
• Tips
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus
• 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 (for full-time positions)
• Dental (for full-time positions)
• Vision (for full-time positions)
• Life Insurance/AD (for full-time positions)
• Disability Insurance (for full-time positions)
• Commuter Benefits (for full-time positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (for full-time positions)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full-time positions)