Escape the bustle of the city and rediscover the romance of the sea at The Fulton, a restaurant from world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Fulton is the chef’s first seafood restaurant – located in an area of the city Vongerichten fell in love with when he first encountered the energy of the former Fulton Fish Market in 1986. With a hat tip to that history of The Seaport, the menu focuses on the best ingredients and the bounty of the ocean and beyond. With its waterfront setting the restaurant offers a singular New York dining experience, with patio seating and some of the best unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Server Assistant, your role is crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of the restaurant by providing essential support to the servers and ensuring a clean and organized dining environment. Your focus is on enhancing the overall guest experience by assisting with various tasks during service.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a fantastic food and beverage dining experience to all guests
• Maintain dining ambiance with an enthusiastic and graceful attitude
• Assist servers by clearing tables, setting tables, refilling beverages and dishware; Attend to guest requests
• Ensure consistent communication with staff members, management, and the kitchen during service
• Ensure the area is well stocked, and maintain the cleanliness of the workspace throughout the shift
• Actively participate during line up
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during and after service
• Adhere to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
• Complete all assigned side work relevant to guest interactive service, in compliance with 80/20/30 rules
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1 year Server Assistant/Busser experience in a high-volume setting restaurant
• Personable demeanor, instinctive nature
• Ability to think quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and eloquently, both verbal and written
• Ability to take direction and execute
• High standards for cleanliness of workspace and service areas
• A desire to advocate on behalf of the guest as well as notice and pursue when a guest is dissatisfied
• Professional demeanor, polished appearance with the ability to exceed guest's expectations
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional basis).
• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Climbing steps regularly.

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is paid a minimum wage and a tip credit is taken when applicable. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.

Creative Culinary Management is an equal opportunity employer.