Job Description

As the first major chef-led catering company in New York, Cuisine Boulud New York bears the imprimatur of one of the world’s most iconic and celebrated culinarians: Daniel Boulud. Every experience will benefit from Daniel’s unparalleled knowledge and expertise, and his fine dining-forward approach, resulting in extraordinary dining worthy of his name and our guests.

Cuisine Boulud New York represents an exclusive partnership between Dinex (Daniel Boulud) and Lifeworks, two organizations brought together by a shared ambition to elevate catering to new levels of quality and service excellence. Cuisine Boulud New York features an elite support team of chefs, event managers and service professionals experienced in executing dining experiences of all sizes and complexity.

The Event Server is a hybrid role that includes the role of Bartender and Sanitation Assistant. This role is the guest-facing hospitality ambassador representing Cuisine Boulud New York. Assisting in all facets of the smooth execution of events, ensuring exceptional guest experience and maintaining high service and cleanliness standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Time and Attendance

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts while following dress code guidelines and standards.
• Sign in and out for each scheduled shift and shift break. Exhibit accurate and effective use of time and attendance portals and procedures.
• Abide by all Cuisine Boulud New York and Dinex guidelines.

 

Service and Guest Experience

• Possesses an understanding of proper steps of service and consistently executes them with efficiency and grace, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service.
• Anticipate guest needs through observation and attentiveness.
• Be flexible, willing and able to perform all duties related to food and beverage service at our venues and events.
• Be flexible, willing and able to perform all duties related to bussing and sanitation at our venues and events.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.

  Constant Command of Menu Information

• Demonstrate command of all menus and menu changes (components, ingredients, preparation, allergens, substitutions)
• Command knowledge of the beverage program.

Set Up, Break Down and Respect for Surroundings

• Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and proper appearance throughout all areas of event venues. Both at our managed venues and off-premises events.
• Reliably complete all assigned set up and breakdown tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Department of Health (DOH) standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40lbs, walk up and down stairs several times a shift, and stand for long periods of time

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in New York City Catering and Events preferred but not required.
• Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of safe food and beverage handling protocols.
• Willingness to learn and take a direction a must.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

Cuisine Boulud New York is an equal opportunity employer. Cuisine Boulud New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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