Part-Time Server, American Girl NYC Cafe

About the role

The American Girl New York City retail store and Cafe is looking for a part-time server to deliver food and beverages and provide an outstanding dining experience to guests. The role suits someone who thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, has strong communication skills and handles customer issues and requests professionally and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Greet customers on arrival and tell them about food and beverage options and store and restaurant events.
• Show working knowledge of menu items and ingredients and suggest items for guests with food allergies.
• Address customer concerns and special requests professionally and on time.
• Deliver food and beverages, check and maintain tables, and prepare, deliver and process table checks through the Infogenesis register system.
• Follow food and workplace safety guidelines and local and state health sanitation laws.
• Help co-workers and support the restaurant team with parties, storewide events and projects.

Required profile

• Two years of experience in a high-volume and/or fine dining restaurant (required).
• ServSafe certification preferred; banquet or catering experience is a plus.
• Experience working with children preferred; ease of use with restaurant computer systems preferred.
• Able to carry a serving tray, lift up to 50 lbs, and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of menu items and ingredients.
• Ability to use the Infogenesis register system.

The position is tipped and pays $12.00 per hour, depending on education, skills and experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.