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Now Hiring: Professional Server
Allium Eatery – Westport, CT
Looking for a meaningful change in hospitality?
Join Allium Eatery, one of Westport’s most respected dining destinations, led by a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast 2025.
Recent Recognition
- Nominated Best Restaurant – Fairfield County 2025
- Chef of the Year 2024 – Connecticut Restaurant Association
Allium is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant featuring 14 dining room seats, 6 bar seats, and a seasonal outdoor patio (20 ). Our service philosophy is rooted in finesse, precision, timing, and genuine hospitality. Every guest interaction matters.
We are seeking a highly skilled, hospitality-driven Server who thrives in a refined, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a thoughtful, elevated dining experience.
Who You Are
You are motivated by excellence and bring professionalism, warmth, and confidence to every shift. You enjoy working independently within a small, tight-knit team and value quality over quantity.
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience in upscale or fine-dining service
- Strong understanding of table etiquette and formal service standards
- Working knowledge of wine, spirits, cocktails, and wine service
- Comfort preparing basic cocktails and managing a small bar setup
- Experience using an espresso machine, including espresso and steamed-milk beverages
- Ability to guide guests through menus with thoughtful beverage and food suggestions
- Polished, professional guest interaction and conversational skills
- Strong situational awareness—able to read the room and adapt service accordingly
- Ability to independently memorize frequently changing menus
- Understanding of Modern American cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and cooking techniques
- Strong command of table pacing, firing courses, bussing, and resetting
- Excellent time management, sense of urgency, and self-motivation
- Team-oriented mindset with a consistently positive attitude
What We Offer
- An independent, elevated service role with direct support from the Chef/Owner
- Ideal for professionals seeking more responsibility than a server role, without full management
- Competitive pay based on experience and execution
- A respectful, focused, and quality-driven work environment
Schedule (Committed)
- Lunch Service: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 10:30/11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (approx.)
- Saturday Brunch: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Directly across from the Westport Train Station
No car needed
Interested?
We are looking to fill this position immediately.
Call or stop by: (203) 557-3060
Instagram: @alliumeatery
If you take pride in hospitality, precision, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences, we’d love to meet you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Experience:
- server: 3 years (Required)
- Bartending: 1 year (Required)
- Coffee: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Westport, CT 06880 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26