Restaurant Service Assistant

Neiman Marcus Restaurant Server Assistant

Salary Range $17.05 - $21.32*

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Career and Benefits

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.

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).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.