Server Assistant

Next Door at Astor Place is a true culinary adventure located at the Wegmans store in East Village. The art deco inspired space, in a nod to the historic origin of the building, will be both welcoming and comfortable. Guests will enjoy an immersive and entertaining experience from any seat in the house and personalized, next-level hospitality.

As a part of this team, you will help deliver delicious contemporary Japanese cuisine which draws inspiration from around the world. Join our team today! Click here to learn more!

Note: This is a tipped position. Pay is the NYC minimum for tipped employees ($11.35/hr. plus $5.65/hr. tip credit, when applicable) plus tips.

As a server assistant at Next Door by Wegmans, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service by supporting the front of house team. You’ll ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and servers, helping deliver orders promptly while maintaining food quality. By assisting servers and expediters, you’ll help create a flawless dining experience, ensuring every guest leaves with a reason to return.

What You'll Do

• Assist server team as necessary to ensure guest needs are being met and servers can focus their time on interacting with guests
• Deliver dishes to the guests' tables with a sensitivity to time and an understanding of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the food
• Ensure a positive guest experience by maintaining tables and serving guests in an attentive and efficient manner
• Prepare the dining room and bars for service with exceptional attention to detail; ensure all areas are clean, organized and well-stocked
• Maintain a high level of awareness of the work being done by the front and back of house teams to provide proactive assistance
• Execute in-depth cleaning and sanitation of restaurant facility
• Continue to expand food and beverage knowledge by studying menu changes and attending beverage classes
• Learn about special events and general restaurant operations

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months service experience in a restaurant or other service industry setting
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products and services

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience in the hospitality industry

At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.

Comprehensive benefits*

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.