Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT US: Originating in NYC, Nami Nori is the first restaurant to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls. Now with five locations in NY, NJ, Miami and Virginia Beach, Nami Nori is poised to grow its devoted fan following and share its gracious hospitality with both guests and employees alike, across the globe.
POPULAR ACCLAIM: - 84K followers on Instagram
- The New York Times "Nami Nori Gets Hand Rolls Right, and Other Details Too"
- Michelin Guide "Nami Nori Brings Creative Hand-Rolled Sushi to NYC's West Village"
- GQ Magazine "Pharrell Loved This Hand Roll Spot So Much He Became a Partner"
- And more...
BENEFITS - Health Benefits with employer contribution
- Vision & Dental
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years of full time employment
- 24 hours Sick Time (SALARIED POSITIONS ONLY)
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
- Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
Requirements
POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for preparing and serving drinks, restocking beverages, serving guests, assisting servers, running food, maintaining bar area and overall cleanliness and presentation of the space.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide friendly, gracious, detail-oriented service to create a memorable dining experience
- Prepare for service by setting up bar and filling up drinking water
- Stock and organize all beverages to maintain highest level of cleanliness possible
- Greet guests promptly and take initial beverage order immediately
- Help guests to make selections from beverage menus, suggest courses and pairings, explain any off-menu dishes and answer all food preparation questions
- Able to perform all POS functions: reading KDS and fulfilling tickets
- Assist servers and bussers when necessary
- Check identification of all guests who appear under 30 to verify they are of legal drinking age prior to serving them
- Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes
- Ensure the bar service station is set up and properly stocked before and during service
- Deal with guest complaints by finding a way to say yes; involve the Manager on Duty as needed
- Maintain expert knowledge of all menu offerings
- Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
- Maintain sanitation to Department of Health standards; keep work area clean and organized
- Inform Manager on Duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations
- Perform opening and closing sidework checklists for all shifts worked
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The ability to speak and understand English
- The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction
- The ability to understand basic math
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- The ability to lift at least 30 pounds on a regular basis
- The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day, including going up and down stairs multiple times per day
- Adaptable in fast-paced and challenging work environment
- Organized approach to projects
- Able to take and give direction
- Able to approach their work with a sense of ownership and work with a sense of urgency
- Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
- Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress
- Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
- Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times
- Communicate information effectively and efficiently
- Maintain general knowledge of the restaurant, location, transportation, management team, etc.
- Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of Company are met
- Attend mandatory meetings
- Adhere to all HR policies and guidelines
- Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team
- Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
- Maintain sanitation to Department of Health standards; Keep work area clean and organized
- Inform Manager on Duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations
REQUIREMENTS - At least 12-24 months as a Bartender at a high volume restaurant
- Previous experience with restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,