Server

Server | The Drunken Munkey | Upper East Side, Manhattan

For over 14 years, The Drunken Munkey has been one of the Upper East Side's most distinctive independent restaurants—an award-winning Anglo-Indian cocktail bar known for bold flavors, exceptional cocktails, warm hospitality, and a vibrant neighborhood following.

Our guests come to us for more than dinner. They come for an experience.

That experience is guided by our hospitality philosophy: EDEM — Elevated. Deliberate. Exceptional. Memorable.

Every interaction with a guest is an opportunity to create an experience they'll remember long after they've left the restaurant.

We're seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Server to join our front-of-house team.

This is not an entry-level serving position. We are looking for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining polished, attentive, and genuinely engaging service. Fine dining experience is a strong plus, but above all, we're looking for people who understand that hospitality is intentional—not transactional.

You'll work alongside a close-knit team of passionate hospitality professionals in an environment that values personality, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do

As a Server, you'll own the guest experience from beginning to end, delivering service that reflects our EDEM philosophy.

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating warm, polished, and memorable first impressions

• Building genuine rapport with guests while confidently guiding them through our menu

• Developing expert knowledge of our Anglo-Indian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits

• Making thoughtful recommendations that genuinely enhance each guest's experience

• Delivering accurate, efficient, and attentive service with confidence and grace

• Anticipating guest needs before they need to ask

• Maintaining elegant table presentation and exceptional attention to detail

• Working seamlessly with captains, bartenders, support staff, managers, and the kitchen

• Assisting with opening, closing, side work, and maintaining immaculate service stations

• Contributing to a positive, energetic dining room where both guests and teammates enjoy being

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has a minimum of 2 years of high-volume restaurant or cocktail bar serving experience

• Understands the balance between efficiency and genuine hospitality

• Is polished, professional, and well-groomed

• Has solid knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits

• Takes pride in menu knowledge and thoughtful, guest-focused upselling

• Works with urgency while remaining calm under pressure

• Is exceptionally organized and detail-oriented

• Communicates professionally with both guests and teammates

• Is dependable, positive, coachable, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team

• Speaks fluent English

NYC restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Up to 4 shifts per week with scheduling flexibility

• Competitive hourly pay plus excellent earning potential through tips

• Paid training

• Comprehensive menu, wine, cocktail, and spirits education

• Ongoing product tastings and professional development

• Employee meals

• Food and coffee discounts at our adjacent sister establishments

• Opportunities for advancement as we continue to grow

• A respectful, inclusive, team-oriented workplace where hard work and professionalism are recognized

• Blacbkird Pay - Industry member earnings/points.

Our Hospitality Philosophy

At The Drunken Munkey, every guest interaction should be EDEM :

Elevated. Deliberate. Exceptional. Memorable.

These aren't marketing words—they're the standards that guide how we greet guests, recommend a cocktail, deliver a plate, solve a problem, and say goodbye.

We can teach menu knowledge, cocktails, wine, spirits, and service standards. What we can't teach is genuine warmth, professionalism, integrity, curiosity, and the pride that comes from creating unforgettable guest experiences.

If our philosophy resonates with you, we'd love to meet you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for The Drunken Munkey.

Immediate start available following completion of paid training.