Waiter/Bartender

About the role

We are seeking a Waiter/Bartender to join our team at NYU Langone Health. NYU Langone Health is a leading health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through rigorous quality measures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up services for various catering functions as assigned by the catering management.
• Maintain, stock, and inventory catering storage, liquor cabinet storage, and set-up area.
• Provide service during catered functions, serving guests according to the contract requirements.
• Manage bar service, ensuring a constant flow of service and maintaining stocked supplies.
• Aid in other areas of party service as necessary or requested by supervisor or manager.
• Notify manager or supervisor of any issues, such as spills or shortages.
• Clean bar and room at the end of the party, removing dirty or used equipment and preparing for removal.
• Count and note liquor and soda usage on the post-party bar inventory sheet.
• Return contracts to supervisor or manager promptly.
• Ensure the room is returned to its original setup and notify the manager or supervisor of any defective equipment or hazardous conditions.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or manager.
• Pick up bread orders and other requisition supplies as needed.
• Deliver supplies to other areas of the medical center as directed by manager or supervisor.
• Maintain soda and linen room, locker room, and catering offices in a neat and clean fashion.
• Notify the manager or supervisor if supplies or linens need to be reordered.
• Attend training and education sessions as required.
• Set up and prepare items necessary for the catered function.
• Review contracts for the day and obtain clarification from supervisor or manager of any unclear or unexplained areas.
• Assemble necessary supplies based on the contract (e.g., making coffee, putting cookies or danishes on trays).
• Count quantities and notify supervisor or manager of results if liquor or soda is provided.
• Set up function room as required by contract.
• Drain tables or put out placemats, set up place settings, check all supplies, wipe silverware, check glassware and china for cleanliness or defects, and replace them if necessary.
• Check condiments, table decorations, and equipment to ensure they are proper and available.
• Pick up food supplies from kitchen at pick-up time noted on contract and review contract to make sure all food ordered is provided by kitchen.
• Prepare all items necessary for use at bar, assemble necessary glass or plastic ware, napkins, ice buckets, ice containers, stirrers, ice tongs, trays, shakers, and if necessary blenders.
• Prepare condiments and snacks for bar, slice lemons, limes, cherries, olives, and onions, arrange bitters, Worcestershire sauce, and orange and tomato juice appropriately.
• Take all supplies, equipment, beverages, condiments, service ware, ice, and snakes (nuts, pretzels, chips if ordered) to function room and set up bar area.

Qualifications

• Prior catering or restaurant service experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Minimum of two years experience in a catering or restaurant service environment.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package to support employees in all stages of life. This includes financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to help you focus on what truly matters.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $27.44 - $27.44 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.