- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: Local 100
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
- Building: Faculty House
- Salary Range: $23.21 - $23.21
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Wait Staff is directly responsible for quality table service, extensive guest interaction, maintaining dining room appearance from set-up to break-down and opening and closing of checks through the point of sale system.
Responsibilities
- Perform guest related tasks such as greet guests according to standards; explain menu/food/drinks, take orders and open and close checks through the point of sale system.
- Maintain knowledge of menu items including ingredients, and preparation of those items. Inform guests of specials and menu changes.
- Perform storage tasks including the requisition of supplies to maintain par stock; stock shelves and counter area for the next service period; check all incoming stock against previous requests; ensure proper storage of all service items and replenish all service items.
- Retrieve food from kitchen and supply ice as needed.
- Perform equipment pull, maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times, collect dirty glasses, silverware and china; collect soiled linens and return to linen room.
- Retrieve and replenish linens, supplies, and incidentals as needed and store as directed.
- Serve the outside terrace during the Winter, Spring and Fall months.
- Report equipment shortage or problems to supervisor.
- Must be professional in both appearance and manner and adhere to Columbia grooming standards and policies.
- Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
- Minimum 1-3 years experience in full service, high quality restaurant and/or a bar, lounge or night club.
- Must have knowledge of food and wine service and exceptional customer service skills.
- Must be able to perform simple arithmetic computations, follow instructions, work under pressure in as fast-paced environment as well as use sound judgment.
- Effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Position requires ability to balance trays, lift and carry items in excess of 20 lbs in addition to walking and standing for long period of time.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
