Apprentice Waiter

Antoine’s Restaurant is a fine dining French Creole Restaurant located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans.

The Antoine's family is hiring!

Our restaurant is looking for a hospitality professional with a passion for the art of presentation to join our team as a Fine Dining Server.

Our ideal candidate is:

· A well-spoken individual who is knowledgeable about both our style and our cuisine.

· You should pride yourself on flawless execution, as you may assist with plating in addition to providing exceptional table service to our customers and maintaining table appearance.

· While we do not require you to have experience with our POS system, all applicants must have prior experience in food service, preferably in a fine dining environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide table service.

· Answer menu questions.

· Make drink/wine recommendations.

· Maintain table appearance.

· Course food items appropriately.

· Perform side work and end-of-shift closeout tasks.

· Work efficiently and complete required tasks within assigned time frame.

· Must be L.R.V. Certified.

· Other duties as assigned.

Fine Dining Server Requirements and Qualifications:

· High school graduate or equivalent.

· Prior serving experience required.

· Professional appearance.

· Knowledge about our cuisine (Will be trained on the restaurant's history and cuisine

· knowledge).

· Knowledge about wine and beverage pairings.

· Presentation skills.

· Attention to detail.

· Must be able to maneuver in an office, through restaurant/bar and at outside functions. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, twist, lift, push, pull, and grip items when necessary. May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; push, pull or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to work varied hours/days, including evenings, weekends and holidays, in accordance with the restaurant operations and adhere to the attendance requirements of the company.

· Must adhere to the established appearance, hygiene, and dress code guidelines.

· Ability to adhere to and comply with all rules and regulations of the company.

Antoine’s offers very competitive pay, benefits, and plenty of opportunity for growth!

Job Type: Full Time (Non-Exempt)
Benefits: Family Meal | Aflac | Employee Discount | Plus More!

General Comments: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and their requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements of the position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add to or revise this job at any time, with or without prior notice. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not imply an employment contract.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-free Workplace. Antoine’s participates in the E-Verify, a federal program verifying each employee’s right to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person