Waiter / Waitress Job at La Piovra Restaurant, New York, NY

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  • La Piovra Restaurant
  • New York, NY

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, polished Server who brings a passion for authentic Italian hospitality, regional cuisine, and fine wine to the dining room. If you take pride in providing seamless service, guiding guests through a curated Italian menu, and elevating every meal with thoughtful beverage pairings, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

What You’ll Do

  • Guide the Dining Experience: Present menus, articulate daily specials, and guide guests through authentic Italian dishes with deep product knowledge.

  • Elevate with Wine Pairings: Confidently recommend Italian wine pairings (from Chianti and Barolo to crisp Vermentinos) to enhance guests' meals.

  • Deliver Seamless Service: Take precise orders, manage table timing, run food/drinks, and maintain a attentive, high-touch floor presence.

  • Collaborate & Maintain: Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure timing accuracy, keep dining tables immaculate, and process POS payments smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of upscale or high-volume table service experience.

  • Culinary Expertise: Strong, demonstrable knowledge of regional Italian cuisine, traditional ingredients, and terminology.

  • Wine Proficiency: Solid understanding of Italian wine regions, varietals, and pairing principles.

  • Service Skills: Exceptional communication, multi-tasking abilities, and a warm, professional presence.

  • Availability: Flexible schedule.

Perks & Benefits

  • High earning potential driven by strong average check sizes and repeat clientele.

  • Generous employee food discounts and shift meals.

  • Ongoing food and beverage education (wine tastings, menu workshops).

  • Flexible scheduling in a supportive, professional restaurant atmosphere.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work

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