Server Assistant/ Busser at a brand new Winery

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Nestled in the heart of suburban New Jersey, a mere 12 miles from the vibrant pulse of Philadelphia, Saddlehill sits as an oasis spanning over 70 acres of vineyards and preserved farmland. Opening Spring 2024, our spacious tasting room overlooks the vineyards, farm, horse pastures, and flower gardens. Saddlehill is set to become a distinguished destination with a 175-seat indoor farm-to-table kitchen and tasting room and acres of outdoor seating to enjoy the spectacular views and serenity. Opening 5 days a week, our establishment will serve menu items crafted primarily from farm-produced ingredients. As part of our retail offerings, we will sell our estate-crafted wines and a variety of foods made from ingredients grown on-site, including jams, sauces, spreads, and honey. We strive to make the tasting room a beautiful place for our customers to unwind and enjoy world-class wine and food pairings.

Service Assistant/ Busser

Saddlehill Cellars is in search of outstanding, enthusiastic customer service oriented superstars that are looking to become a part of our growing company!

The Service Assistant/ Busser is responsible for bussing restaurant tables, assisting servers with any customer service needs they might have, help with running food/ wine and completing side work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional customer service experience by providing superior level of service Responsible for assisting servers with any of their customer service needs
• Thorough understanding of floor plan, table numbers and position points
• Restocks, cleans, and maintains all restaurant server stations
• Familiar with food menu and can describe each dish and can make wine pairing suggestions
• Interacts and converses with guests about all wine club offers, wine tastings and special events
• Follows and completes all assigned side work, helps team members as needed.
• Follows steps of service and proper service procedures
• Clears, cleans, and sanitizes restaurant tables, bussing dishes to kitchen dishwasher station and resets tables as needed. Also, removes bus tubs from the bar to kitchen dishwasher station Restocks, cleans, and maintains all restaurant stations.
• Understands restaurant seating layout, how tables are divided into server areas, and how to deliver food within the restaurant.

Qualifications/ Skills

• Previous experience as a food runner in a casual dining establishment preferred
• Must 18 years and/ or older
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• Have a warm, friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine desire to take care of others
• Able to stand, walk for longer periods of time.
• Full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Must possess the disposition to have fun at work and display that spirit to our guests.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays/ weekends.
• Has reliable transportation and be on time.
• Bonus: likes wine and wants to learn more about it
• Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards in the food and beverage industry.
• A passion for the hospitality industry and a genuine desire to provide an outstanding dining experience.

Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

• Has reliable transportation and be on time.
• Bonus: has a passion for wine

Shift/ Schedule
We are open 6 days a week for lunch and dinner, closed Mondays.
Full-time and Part-time available
Weekends/ Evening Shifts

If you are a dedicated and service-oriented individual, eager to contribute to a dynamic team in a casual restaurant and winery setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of passionate professionals!

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