Server at Seppe Pizza Bar - Manhattan

Position: Server
Reports To: General Manager
FSLA Classification: Non-exempt, hourly
Compensation: $15 per Hour + Tips

General Working Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week. 

• May include extra hours and working weekends, events, additional hours, or holidays as needed

About Seppe Pizza Bar 

Seppe is a contemporary neighborhood pizzeria that balances modern flair with cozy, classic touches. Curated to feel welcoming and unpretentious, where families and friends can relax and savor thoughtfully sourced, high‑quality food in a laid‑back setting. As a local joint, we’re all about providing our community with delicious, high-quality food through inclusive, genuine, and excellent service. We source ingredients locally, where available, and import only the best from Italy, such as pasta from our family hometown of Torre Annunziata.

Overview
Servers at Seppe are the heart of the guest experience. This role is responsible for providing warm, informed, and attentive hospitality throughout each service. Servers must work collaboratively with team members and leadership to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for every guest, a deep knowledge of the menu and professionalism, efficiency, and care.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and engage guests with a welcoming, enthusiastic attitude.
• Guide guests through the menu, including specials, ingredients, and sourcing.
• Accurately take food and beverage orders, confirming any allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Enter orders in the POS system using proper modifiers and coursing.
• Deliver food and beverages with appropriate mise en place and clear, informed descriptions.
• Maintain water service and table upkeep throughout the meal.
• Clear plates, bus, and reset tables in a timely and organized manner.
• Print, split, and close checks accurately and ensure all credit card slips are signed.
• Complete opening and closing side work, and assist with setup and breakdown of the dining room.
• Identify and communicate the presence of regulars or VIP guests to the team.
• Jump in to support hosts, runners, or fellow servers when needed to ensure smooth service.
• Support additional FOH projects as needed. 

Who You Are

• 1–2 years of experience in a full-service restaurant, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about food, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Friendly, poised, and professional in guest interactions.
• Excellent multitasker with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work collaboratively with a team and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Requirements

• Possessing New York City Food Handler Card preferred
• TIPS certified preferred
• Must be punctual and reliable 
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to speak multiple languages, including English and Spanish, is a bonus

Work Environment

• Involves standing and walking the entire shift
• Involves holding objects with hands 
• Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently 
• Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift

DISCLAIMER

EOE: Seppe provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.