Neiman Marcus Restaurant Server Assistant

About Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.

The Restaurant Server Assistant maintains dining-room setups and supports food and beverage service to Neiman Marcus guests, including table maintenance, deliveries, restocking, and service-staff assistance. This is a seasonal, part-time position paying $10 per hour.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintains dining-room tables by clearing and resetting them.
• Delivers popovers and butter, pours water, and serves food and beverages to guests according to kitchen tickets.
• Maintains the bus station and beverage areas.
• Learns dining-area table numbers and sections.
• Supports kitchen and service staff with guest requests, plate restocking, bagging takeaway orders, and setting up the expeditor station.
• Assists waitstaff with service needs, refills beverages, and runs food from the kitchen to the dining room as needed.
• Sets up the dining room with key items, including coffee, iced tea, and ice.
• Restocks glasses, flatware, and linens in the dining room.
• Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
• Completes assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly duties.
• Lifts and moves items such as tables, chairs, and highchairs.
• Cleans and maintains the restaurant and workstation.
• Maintains high hygiene standards, including wearing a clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes, and keeping hair and nails clean and professionally styled to avoid food-contamination risks.
• Reports to the work area appropriately dressed and ready to work with the supplies and equipment needed to perform job duties.

Qualifications

• Experience serving food and beverages and following proper table-service guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Motivated and results-driven.
• Knowledge of proper placement of china, glassware, and flatware for table settings.
• Thorough knowledge of the order of service and proper placement of table settings, food, and beverages as indicated by kitchen tickets and the guidebook.
• Thorough knowledge of food, including preparation and culinary terminology.
• Ability to interact graciously with the public and handle multiple duties simultaneously.
• Exceptional customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• A “win together” mentality.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 10 per hour.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount.

Culture

Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.

About Cerulean

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