Nightshade Noodle Bar Server/Bartender

Nightshade Server/Bartenders

General Summary:

Nightshade Noodle Bar, acclaimed French & Vietnamese tasting menu restaurant from Chef/Owner Rachel Miller, finalist for the 2023 Outstanding Chef award by the James Beard Foundation and current semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast 2024, is currently accepting applications for 2 Full-time Server/Bartenders to join their small and passionate team. Nightshade Noodle Bar, recipient of an elusive 5 star review in The Boston Globe and named in the top 5 restaurants in Boston by Boston Magazine, offers eclectic blind tasting experiences featuring local and luxury seafood and noodle dishes, chic jungle vibes, unique tropical cocktails and natural wines to downtown Lynn.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Treat all guests and teammates with dignity and respect while facilitating a tailored dining experience.

Possess a deep understanding of the daily-changing menu along with commonly used ingredients.

Be a liaison between the guests and the Chef by ensuring that dietary restrictions, occasion requests and all other relevant information are communicated and addressed.

Maintain thorough knowledge of the beverage program and an ability to offer beverage pairings and describe beverage offerings.

Maintain ambiance by controlling lights, volume, glassware, linens, table settings and menu cleanliness/condition.

Approach Nightshade’s hospitality standards with creativity and enthusiasm

Attend all food and beverage training classes.

Qualifications:

Professionals with at least 4-years of experience serving in an upscale restaurant who are organized and dedicated with a true love and appreciation for the hospitality industry. Experience using Tock and Toast POS systems preferred.

Skills/ Competencies Required:

Commitment to creative, warm, and consistent hospitality.

Some prior experience serving and selling a rotating wine and spirit list.

At least 1 year serving in a fine dining restaurant.

Ability to model standards and anticipate guest and team needs.

Ability to uphold a standard of learning and training with independence and pride.

A genuine desire to learn and grow as a professional in the service industry.

Working Conditions:

This position is full-time, Thursday through Sunday (we are only open 4 days per week). Shifts start as early as 3pm and end as late as 1am. Shorter training and administrative shifts on Wednesdays will also be required occasionally.

If interested, please send a short paragraph about why you think you’d be a good fit along with an updated resume to the email address provided. alex@nightshadenoodlebar.com