Assistant Server

About Crown Shy
Crown Shy is the first solo project of Chef James Kent. Inspired by James’s upbringing in downtown New York and his experience leading the city’s most celebrated kitchens, Crown Shy is a neighborhood seasonal restaurant elevated by fine dining training and technique.

Located on the ground floor of Art Deco masterpiece 70 Pine Street, the dining room and bar occupy a series of rooms with floor to 16-foot-ceiling windows leading to an open kitchen.

Crown Shy has been awarded 1 Michelin star & 2 stars by the NYT and has been acknowledged as one of the most popular new restaurants in the city by multiple publications.

Crown Shy believes in a ‘whole house’ mentality and we expect all departments (Pastry, Savory, Dining Room, and Facilities) to support and motivate each other to achieve our goal of guest satisfaction. As an Assistant server, you will interact with all of these departments regularly and should be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with your co-workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Have a warm, positive, and noticeably appreciative demeanor towards guests and colleagues
• Strong food knowledge, familiarity with wine and spirits, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a given service
• Ability to participate in wine and beverage service
• Be able to effectively communicate, give and take constructive criticism, and work productively in a team dynamic
• Must have a strong focus, heightened attention to detail and precise organizational skills
• Have full schedule availability, including weekends and holidays

SERVICE

• The Assistant Server is responsible for but is not limited to the following tasks
• Learning and maintaining menu, wines by the glass and cocktail list knowledge
• Initiating and maintaining general table maintenance [ie. clearing dishes, replenishing silverware/service ware for following courses, re-setting tables for following seatings]
• Maintaining the pace of service in the Dining Room
• Restocking Dining Room service station wares 
• Maintaining station cleanliness
• Maintaining warm and professional composure with colleagues and guests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The Assistant Server should
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time [over 5 hours]
• Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds steadily 
• Be comfortable bending, sitting, walking extended distances including up and down flights of stairs, and moving.