Barback

Restaurant Server Assistant

Salary Range $19.61 - $24.51*

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and "Retail-tainment" initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

You Will Be:

The Restaurant Server Assistant maintains setup in the dining rooms to see to it that guests have the level of food and beverage service consistent to the high standards set by Neiman Marcus.

What You Will Do:

Focuses on table maintenance in the dining room, including clearing and re-setting tables
Delivers popovers, butter, and pours water
Delivers food and beverage to guests as indicated by kitchen tickets
Maintains the bus station and beverage areas
Learns table numbers and sections in the dining area
Assists kitchen staff and service staff with any service needs (e.g., additional customer requests, restocking plates, bagging "to go" orders, setting up expediter station)
Assists waitstaff with any service needs, refilling beverages and running food from the kitchen to the dining room as needed
Sets up the dining room with key items, including but not limited to coffee, iced tea, and ice
Maintains dining room by restocking glasses, flatware, and linens
Participates in daily pre-shift meeting
Executes pre-shift, post-shift, and daily and weekly duties as assigned by supervisor
Lifts and moves objects (e.g., tables, chairs, highchairs, etc.)
Cleans and maintains restaurant and workstation
Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:
Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes
Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks
Reports to work area dressed appropriately and prepared to work with any necessary supplies / equipment to perform job duties

What You Will Bring:

High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience in serving food and beverage and following proper table service guidelines
Ability to work autonomously
Motivated and results-driven
Knowledge of proper placement of china, glass, and flatware for table settings
Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings (e.g., china, glass, flatware), food, and beverage as indicated by the kitchen ticket and the guidebook
Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology
Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties at the same time
Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
""Win together"" mentality
Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Your Life and Career at Neiman Marcus:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).