What are the responsibilities and job description for the Server- JALC position at Great Performances?
About us:
From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are committed to the art of hospitality and seek food and beverage professionals who share our passion for customer service with a personable and positive attitude. Great hospitality relies upon skill and knowledge, but above all a warm and welcoming demeanor.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
Who we are looking for:
- Professional demeanor and polished appearance with a warm and welcoming
- personality
- Great communication skills
- Enthusiastic, team player with a positive attitude
- Passion for fine food, beverage, and hospitality
Responsibilities:
- Anticipates guest needs and derives satisfaction from providing excellent customer.
- service
- Excel in a fast-paced and stressful environment
- Maintain proper food safety requirements.
- Execute at Chef's and General Manager’s direction with a positive attitude.
- Ability to set up and break down the FOH with ease.
- Ability to understand a “sense of urgency.”
Requirements:
- Minimum two years front-of-house food service experience or bartending
- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe menu items.
- Experienced in using restaurant POS systems, cash, and credit card handling.
- Keep a clean and polished appearance.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs. and stand for at least 8 hours.
Hourly rate: $11.35/hour tips
Benefits: Sick
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.