Server / Bartender

  • The Russian Tea Room
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Must have open availability and able to work Holidays and Weekends.

  • Servers will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of guest satisfaction and overall service.
  • Responsible for understanding and describing the menu to guests, make cocktails and bartend, and are able to provide food and drink pairing recommendations with a positive and approachable attitude.
  • Responsible for completing pre-service and post-service duties with team members including, but not limited to preparing the dining room for service and having seamless communication with both FOH and BOH staff to ensure a successful service
  • Must be able to accurately enter orders into POS in a timely manner, and ensure food orders are finished being plated and coursed out before serving to guests
  • Clean and stock service stations, polish silverware/glassware as needed
  • Assist other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Qualified servers must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:

  • Have least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
  • Have at least 2 years of bartending experience
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Thrive in a fast paced environment, and be able to problem solve under pressure
  • Be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
  • Be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 20lbs
  • Have previous wine knowledge
  • Clean-shaven and well-groomed appearance required
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.50) plus tips

Required Skills

Menu Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Menu Description

Team Collaboration

Food and drink pairing

Attention to Detail

Food and Drink Pairing Recommendations

Multitasking

Positive Attitude

Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Sales Skills

Professional Appearance

Customer Service

Communication

Stress Management

Multitasking Ability

Work Ethic

Pre Service and Post Service Duties

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Order Entry in Pos System

positive work ethic

Team Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Food Plating and Coursing

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Timeliness

Knowledge of Beverage Pairing

Teamwork

Flexibility in scheduling

Assisting Other Areas as Needed

Ability to Follow Safety Protocols

Plating

Knowledge of Restaurant Operations

POS System

Cleanliness

Order entry

Strong Communication Skills

Stocking

Problem Solving Under Pressure

Time Management

Flexible scheduling

Assisting Other Areas

Physical Stamina (Standing and Walking)

Food plating

Ability to Lift at Least 20lbs

Cleaning and Stocking

Service station maintenance

Problem Solving

Assisting Other Stations

Flexibility

Physical Stamina

Enthusiastic

Wine Knowledge

Great Attitude

Communication Skills

Physical Endurance

Bartending Skills

High Volume Bartending

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Job ID: 487089044
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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