Catalyst Restaurant Server

Catalyst , a modern American cuisine restaurant located in Kendall Square, is searching for a restaurant server to join their FOH team. The server reports directly to the Restaurant Manager and collaborates with all departments and team members as needed. The right candidate must have a passion for food and basic wine/spirit/beer knowledge. He/she is expected to deliver excellent service while maintaining Catalyst service standards and health and safety practices.

Catalyst Restaurant is dedicated to creating a positive and enthusiastic work environment that cultivates creativity and hard work.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• 2-3 years serving experience
• Experience with Toast
• Display knowledge of food and wine/spirits/beverage
• Ability to multi-task and handle stressful situations
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
• Active listener
• Passionate about the hospitality industry and service and upholds the Catalyst vision statement and standards
• Guest-centric-Understands excellent service and the culture of hospitality
• Ability to develop positive and constructive working and interpersonal relationships with guests and colleagues
• Treats guests and all team members with respect and professionalism
• Cultivates a positive work environment/Team player
• Food safety training considered a bonus
• TIPS certification considered a bonus

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Greet guests and present menus
• Take food/beverage orders and communicate dietary restrictions to the guest and kitchen team
• Upsell when appropriate
• Always maintain clean and tidy tables
• Deliver checks and collect payments
• Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and Catalyst standards
• Follow Catalyst steps of service
• Complete daily side work
• Correctly use POS system

Benefits:
Catalyst is Closed for the Following Holidays (unless a private event is booked): New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

If you are interested in joining the Catalyst team, please send a cover letter and resume to the email address provided below.