What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waiter / Waitress position at Woodcliff Lake?
We are a new opening driven by simplicity, technique, and ingredient clarity. The dining room is refined yet warm; service is attentive, confident, and hospitality-driven.
Responsibilities
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Provide polished, intuitive table service throughout the guest experience
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Guide guests through the menu, nightly features, and beverage offerings
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Accurately take and manage orders while maintaining proper pacing
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Coordinate closely with the kitchen, expeditor, and support staff
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Maintain mise en place, table presentation, and section organization
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Anticipate guest needs and manage shared plates and transitions
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Uphold cleanliness, composure, and hospitality standards
Service Team & Environment
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Strong support staff and a collaborative service team are central to dining room operations
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Support roles work with servers to pace resets and flow, allowing servers to stay focused on the guest experience
Schedule
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Five days per week, dinner service only
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Sundays & Mondays off (except rare private events)
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Two planned one-week closures annually: first week of January and first week of September
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of fine-dining or high-level hospitality experience as a server
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Strong communication skills and service awareness
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Ability to manage multiple tables with consistency and professionalism
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Calm, organized, and detail-oriented under pressure
Compensation
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Hourly gratuities
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Typical total annual earnings range from $62,000–$83,000
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Actual compensation varies significantly based on volume, schedule, and individual performance
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Base hourly rate compliant with New Jersey labor and tipped-wage laws
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Earnings examples are not guarantees and reflect anticipated operating conditions
Additional
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At-will employment
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Equal opportunity employer
Salary : $62,000 - $83,000