Serafini’s Trattoria is an eagerly anticipated Italian restaurant set to open in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, in summer 2025. Located at 417 State Street, this new establishment marks the Serafini family's return to Erie’s dining scene, building upon a legacy that began in 1938.
The upcoming Serafini’s Trattoria aims to blend traditional Italian hospitality with a contemporary dining experience. The menu will feature beloved classic Serafini dishes alongside new offerings, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. A highlight will be the house-made pasta, prepared on-site to ensure authenticity and flavor.
The restaurant will offer lunch service from Monday through Saturday and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday.
Job Summary:
We’re looking for dependable and energetic Dining Room Attendants (Servers) to deliver excellent service and help ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for our guests. This is a tipped position with a base pay of $5/hour.
Dining Room Attendants participate in a full dining tip pool and earn 1 point—alongside Bartenders and Lead Dining Room Attendants.
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedule
- Dining Discount
- Paid Time Off - After 6 Months of Employment
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) - After 1 Year of Employment
- Mental health support resources
- Competitive hourly wages or salary
- Tips or tip-sharing (Base pay + tips)
- Recognition program
- Casual and fun work environment
- Opportunities for promotion to supervisory or management roles
- Cross-training for different restaurant roles (bartender, host, cook, etc.)
- Support for obtaining certifications (food safety, alcohol service)
- Mentorship or coaching from experienced staff
Responsibilities:
- Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, attentive service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining areas
- Follow all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations
- Handle cash and process payments accurately
- Support team members during busy periods to maintain excellent guest experiences
- Opening & Closing Duties
Qualifications:
- Prior restaurant serving experience
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of drink recipes and bar equipment a plus
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
- Experience with Toast POS Preferred
- Familiarity with Resy or OpenTable reservation systems preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $5.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 18?
Experience:
- Serving: 3 years (Required)
- Restaurant: 3 years (Required)
- Italian cuisine: 1 year (Preferred)
- Wine knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Erie, PA 16501 (Required)
Work Location: In person