Server

About Marea:
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Marea is an award winning talian fine dining restaurant from Altamarea Group, celebrated for its award-winning coastal cuisine. Known for its elegant atmosphere, refined service, and exceptional crudo, handmade pastas, and seafood, Marea attracts a discerning clientele from around the world. Joining the team at Marea means becoming part of a hospitality group committed to excellence, growth, and delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate server, with Bartending experience, to join the Marea team in delivering exquisite dishes, and extraordinary guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in Serving in a fine dining environment, and at least one year in Bartending in a fine dining setting. This role will be a dual role as a Server and Bartender.

Server Responsibilities include :

• Manage and assume full responsibility of each guest’s dining experience from start to finish with exceptional leadership and organizational skills
• Exhibit full knowledge of all food, wine, and spirits offered by the restaurant and combine that knowledge in combination with engaging sales mentality and techniques to guide guests through the menus as part of enhancing dining experience and driving revenue
• Engage with clients in a warm, friendly and vibrant manner, in line with Morini service and hospitality style
• Multitask between assisting guests, bussing tables, running food and drinks, performing wine service, maintaining water levels, and any other service / operational duties quickly, calmly and seamlessly
• Respond immediately to guests needs and requests, and promptly communicate any guest concerns with management, as well as assist in coordinating guest recovery efforts with management
• Process all guest orders through the POS system per Marea standards and ensure all food and beverage delivered promptly and accurately
• Present accurate guest checks and collect/process full payment for all food and beverage items sold
• Seek out guest preferences and convey such information to management and peers, in addition to building a new roster of regular guests by anticipating guest needs and providing engaging, memorable, and personalized service
• Report to work punctually as indicated on the schedule and in the correct, clean uniform, while adhering to personal hygiene standards

Server Requirements:

• Substantive prior serving, food running, and bussing experience required
• Strong food, wine, and spirits knowledge, as well as comfort performing wine service
• Genuine passion for restaurant hospitality and service
• Energetic and friendly personality, with strong willingness and ability to work as part of a cohesive team and support colleagues regardless of role, and a positive communication style
• Acumen with restaurant technology, such as POS and employee communications systems
• Willingness to embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems and service steps
• Experience handling guest concerns and thinking creatively and outside the box to meet guests’ needs
• Broad and flexible availability to work; weekend availability a must
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.