Saks Fifth Avenue Restaurant Server

About Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage table pacing and engage with guests attentively, professionally, and with sophisticated hospitality.
• Use comprehensive food-menu knowledge, including preparation methods, ingredients, and culinary terminology, to describe dishes and daily specials and address dietary restrictions.
• Use foundational knowledge of premium wine, beer, and spirits to recommend tailored pairings and execute technical beverage service procedures.
• Complete assigned pre-shift, post-shift, daily, and weekly side work.
• Follow brand guidelines and the proper order of service when setting tables, placing fine china, luxury glassware, and flatware according to kitchen tickets.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain server workstations and active dining areas.
• Assist with dining-room setup as needed, safely moving or lifting tables, chairs, highchairs, and other service objects.
• Follow accounting procedures for guest transactions, accurately managing split checks and authorized payment methods in the POS system.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings covering daily covers, VIP reservations, and culinary updates.
• Maintain personal hygiene and luxury presentation standards, including a clean, pressed uniform and professionally groomed hair and nails, to prevent food contamination.
• Arrive on time at the workstation in proper uniform and prepared with the tools needed for daily duties.
• Accurately clock in and out for every shift and coordinate timed meal breaks with the floor team.
• Follow restaurant procedures for schedule or shift changes and coordinate time-off requests proactively with management, prioritizing operational needs.

Skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities.

Culture

Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.

About Cerulean

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