Company Background
From the beginning, Corner Table has been obsessed with building a positive, supportive environment for our team members, who in turn take great care of our guests. We care about every meal and every moment. We value our team and the culture we have created and hire genuinely great people who get pleasure out of making people happy. We love what we do and are looking for people who share our passion!
PARLA
Parla is a spot to celebrate NY-style pizza and Italian-inspired cocktails from the team behind The Smith. Opening this fall on the Upper West Side, Parla is an all-day destination for lunch and dinner, with plans to serve baked goods at breakfast. The square and round pizzas are the anchors of the menu, along with house-made pastas, veggies, and shareable plates created by Executive Chef Brian Ellis. The bar specializes in espresso, wine, and cocktails using a curated selection of amari and vermouth.
The Position: Server
Position Requirements
- Must have weekend availability
- Serve all guests by being attentive throughout the entire length of their meal.
- Create a welcoming environment for guests.
- Say yes! Always try to find a way to accommodate a request.
- Guide guests through their experience by offering specials, recommending cocktails, and providing suggestions.
- Pay special attention to all dietary restrictions by informing the kitchen.
- Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that every meal and every moment exceeds expectations.
- Take orders from guests and input them into the point of sale.
- List ingredients or common allergens for guests from memory
- Pay special attention to all dietary restrictions by informing the kitchen
- Observe the entire dining experience ensuring that every meal and every moment exceeds expectations.
- Extensive knowledge of food and beverage with a strong ability to service, educate, and sell
- Strong ability to anticipate needs and consistently provide exceptional customer service
- Passionate about flavor profiles and food pairings
- Knowledge of wine and/or spirits history
- Ability and willingness to support food runner, as needed, to run meals in a timely manner
- Ability to attend pre-shift meetings, monthly training workshops and regular communication meetings
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- You have a love and passion for the hospitality industry
- You work hard and never settle
- You have 2-years of experience in a fast-casual dining environment
- You genuinely get joy out of making people happy and are able to have fun while working
- You take pride in your success and the success of those around you
- Ability to read and follow standardized recipes
- Previous experience as a pizza cook or in a similar role preferred
Benefits:
- A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and life insurance.
- Gym Discounts
- Bonus opportunity
- Commuter benefits
- Bring a friend to work bonus
Compensation
Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.5/hr + Tips
STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY
At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.
Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer