Servers

Metro Private Cinema | Chelsea, New York City

Full Time / Part Time | $16.50/hour + Tips

Metro Private Cinema is a luxury hospitality and entertainment concept from the founder of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Located in Chelsea, Metro features 20 private screening suites offering elevated dining, craft cocktails and personalized service for movie nights, celebrations, corporate events and exclusive gatherings.

We're building a hospitality team that can deliver the same caliber of service found in New York City's finest restaurants, luxury hotels and private members' clubs.

We're looking for experienced Servers with high-end hospitality pedigree who take genuine pride in their craft.

This is not an entry-level position. Our ideal candidates come from respected fine dining restaurants, upscale steakhouses, luxury hotels or private clubs where exceptional hospitality is the standard.

At Metro, Servers take ownership of their guests' entire experience. That means anticipating needs, confidently guiding food and beverage selections, delivering seamless service and knowing how to make every interaction feel personal.

We want professionals who raise the standard of everyone around them.

• 3–5+ years of experience in upscale dining, fine dining, luxury hospitality or private club service

• Exceptional hospitality instincts, professionalism and attention to detail

• Strong food, wine and cocktail knowledge

• Confidence with suggestive selling and driving check averages

• The ability to anticipate guest needs and deliver discreet, personalized service

• Excellent communication, organization and teamwork

• A polished presence, positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality

• Composure, urgency and consistency during demanding services

• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays

• Deliver exceptional, personalized service in our private luxury screening suites

• Guide guests through menus, cocktails, wine and premium dining experiences

• Manage the timing and pacing of service around screenings and private events

• Take ownership of assigned suites from arrival through departure

• Work closely with Culinary, Bar, Guest Services and fellow service professionals

• Maintain impeccable presentation, cleanliness and operational standards

• Create memorable experiences that encourage guests to return

$16.50/hour base + tips

Most shifts average an additional $22–$28 per hour in tips , bringing typical combined hourly earnings to approximately $38.50–$44.50 . Actual earnings vary based on business volume, tip distributions and hours worked.

We also offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k)

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Complimentary Daily Family Meal

• Opportunities for growth as Metro expands

Metro offers something rare: the opportunity to deliver high-level hospitality in a genuinely unique environment.

We're a growing concept with ambitious standards, a talented culinary and beverage team and a commitment to making every guest experience exceptional.

We value professionals who bring experience, maturity, warmth and an uncompromising commitment to service.

If you've built your career in exceptional restaurants or hospitality environments and want to be part of something different, we'd love to meet you.

Metro Cinema is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.