What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Server position at Bar Miller?
Bar Miller is hiring for FOH!
Bar Miller is New York’s only sustainable omakase sushi restaurant located in the heart of the Alphabet City. Serving a locally-focused tasting menu that highlights underutilized and sustainable species, Bar Miller is a highly curated extension from the team behind Rosella, located a few blocks away in the East Village. We are interested in creating a truly singular experience for our guests, full of warm hospitality and shared knowledge. This is a unique opportunity for anyone passionate about sustainability and ocean conservation, the art of sushi and Japanese cuisine, as well as high-end natural American wine, and sake.
Offering 2 seatings of 8 guests each night in our newly designed jewel box space on East 6th Street, Bar Miller is seeking a front-of-house professional to handle all aspects of service. While this is a team environment, service is run and operated by a single person each evening, so comfort working solo and with a team is a must! If you enjoy being hands-on and connecting with guests and staff, are constantly interested in the improvement of yourself and systems, and appreciate elevated service in a casual setting - we’d love to meet you!
The position is full time ideally, but willing to adjust for the right person, and compensation is a competitive hourly rate tips.
Required skills:
- This is NOT an entry level position
- Service experience in NYC, in a comparable level restaurant
- Experience working in a sushi restaurant is a plus
- Experience in a tasting menu/omakase format a plus
- Should have experience with guest communications via email/phone/text (ie: reservations)
- Warm and hospitable, with a positive attitude
- Multi tasking in a busy environment
- Clear communication skills
- Spacial awareness
- Sincere passion for food, beverage and the guest experience
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Positive and team-forward attitude
- Able to work solo with efficiency and organization
- Flexible and open availability, including nights and weekends
- Familiarity with TOCK and SQUARE
We are excited for a busy summer, and look forward to meeting the next member of our small but mighty team! If you are interested in hosting the best party of your life every night, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with Bar Miller/Rosella and send along your resume with a few words as to who you are, and why you would be a good fit for the team.
**Resumes sent without introduction will not be considered**
Thanks, and best of luck to all candidates!
Salary : $12 - $15