Server Assistant
Brand: Blue Smoke
Req#: 474271
Updated: 12/09/2019
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Blue Smoke BPC (255 Vesey St. NY, NY)
Category: FOH Support
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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact as a Server Assistant at Blue Smoke!

Founded by CEO Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars such as Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Marta and Porchlight to name a few!


As an important member of our team, you’ll receive:

  • Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Dining credit and discounts throughout the USHG family of restaurants
  • Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
  • Participation in annual bonus plan
  • Access to Mentor Programs, Career Development classes, and personalized career advancement support

What You Bring to the Table

  • Commitment to embodying our Family Values of:
    • Integrity- Doing the right things always- using sound judgment- even when no one is looking
    • Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
    • Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others- and more than is expected- in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
    • Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven’t- and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first
  • A general understanding of the proper steps of service required of all Front of House service positions
  • A base understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails
  • A sense of urgency and strong work ethic to coordinate table pacing and maintain sections with Servers
  • Strong communication and listening skills to develop trusting relationships with peers and guests
  • The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure
  • A warm, compassionate, and team-focused approach 
  • Open availability 
  • 1-2 years full-service restaurant experience in a front of house support position
  • Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems
  • Culinary and/or Beverage Degree/Certification(s)
  • Hospitality Degree/Certification 




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