Waiter/Waitress - Forty Carrots Restaurant, Full Time - 59th Street

Bloomingdale's is a premier department store renowned for its fashion-forward offerings that combine style, creativity, and an inviting shopping environment. Founded with a mission to inspire and guide customers to use style as a source of personal creative energy, Bloomingdale's stands out in the retail landscape by making fashion personal and fun, accessible yet aspirational. The company embraces a diverse and inclusive culture that values the voice and contributions of every colleague across all levels of leadership. Bloomingdale's encourages a collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit among its passionate and driven team members, making the workplace dynamic and engaging. The retailer not only focuses on delivering exceptional shopping experiences but also dedicates itself to fostering career growth and offering comprehensive benefits to its employees.

The role of a Bloomingdale's Server is integral to the overall customer experience, especially within the store's acclaimed restaurant spaces where style meets culinary creativity. This position is responsible for delivering outstanding service to guests, ensuring that every dining experience aligns with Bloomingdale's reputation of being "like no other store in the world." Servers at Bloomingdale's are expected to have detailed knowledge of menu offerings, including ingredients, portion sizes, and potential allergens to assist customers effectively. The server role demands a high level of attentiveness and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent service standards.

As part of the team, servers contribute to an atmosphere where fashion and food blend seamlessly, offering guests a unique and memorable dining occasion. Bloomingdale's invests in its colleagues by providing a suite of benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, competitive pay structures, and paid time off including flexible holidays to accommodate diverse schedules. Employees enjoy instant access to earned wages via PayActiv and can benefit from enhanced insurance offerings covering pets, homes, auto, and more. The company also offers a 401(k) plan, bonus earning opportunities, and potential for career advancement within the organization. Additional perks include employee discounts at Bloomingdale's and Macy's stores, reinforcing the company’s commitment to valuing and rewarding its workforce.

This position also entails physical demands such as prolonged standing and walking within the store or restaurant area, occasional crouching, kneeling, and stooping, as well as frequent use of computers and handheld devices for ordering and transaction processing. The ability to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds is also necessary. Flexibility in work hours is required, with shifts potentially including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational needs of the store’s restaurant. Servers are not only expected to provide impeccable service but also play a pivotal role in upselling menu items by understanding the concept of "coursing" which enhances the dining experience and boosts sales.

In summary, the Bloomingdale's Server role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a visionary retail and dining concept, combining hospitality with fashion. It is ideal for individuals who thrive in energetic, customer-focused environments and who are eager to contribute to an esteemed brand that values innovation, creativity, and employee development. This position is eligible for performance-based incentives and participates in a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees' financial well-being, health, and work-life balance.