Server Assistant

Job description

Overview & Objective

• Maintain a gracious, pleasant, and friendly attitude, while contributing to a teamwork-based work environment.
• Assist servers in the set-up of the dining room and pantry.
• Prioritize water service, glassware/silver mise en place, and bread service as instructed by the Larchmont Yacht Club Food & Beverage Steps of Service.
• Ensure the timing of the tables in your section to be properly cleared and marked for each course.
• Show a strong menu knowledge by recognizing every dish, be able to answer basic questions from members, and presenting the dishes while describing them accurately and confidently.
• Must have a comprehensive beverage, wine, and cocktail knowledge.
• Ensure that each table is clean and reset in a timely fashion when members are leaving.
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures, complete daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Provide each member with a friendly welcome and a farewell to ensure a positive and memorable visit.

• Maintain a gracious, pleasant, and friendly attitude, while contributing to a teamwork-based work environment.
• Take pride in your appearance while adhering to the Dress & Appearance Policy.
• Create an experience in such a way that guests feel compelled to return to the restaurant.
• Ensure you are a working part of achieving the >4.0 out of 5.0 in member satisfaction.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines.
• Comply with all LYC policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and always maintain a professional demeanor while representing The Club.

Education, Experience and Training:

• 1+ years of experience in a food and beverage position within a hotel, country club, restaurant, or catering venue.

_Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Prior experience working in a fine dining restaurant or county club preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to think quickly on their feet and multi-task with ease.
• Must be able to reach, bend, crouch and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

• Clear Speech, Hearing/Listening
• Ability to lift and carry 501bs.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Medium work requiring; balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Visual acuity to perform an activity where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.
• Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur both inside and outside including, but not limited to indoors, outdoors, kitchen, service areas, and in a variety of weathers.

• Necessary to have flexibility on working varied hours, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Time off is limited during our high- volume months.

Larchmont Yacht Club is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Server Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person