Server Assistant
Company
The Oberon Group
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
11.35 an hour
Via
Culinary Agents
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Job Description
Job Title: Server Assistant
Location: New Museum (Bowery, Manhattan)
Reports To: Restaurant General Manager
About
This role is essential to the rhythm of service. Expect a fast pace, a tight team, and a guest experience connected to the museum’s cultural energy.
Who You Are
You’re organized, proactive, and proud to support a great service team. You move quickly without cutting corners and enjoy mastering systems.
• 1+ year as SA/busser/runner or café experience preferred
• Barista/espresso experience strongly preferred (or eagerness to learn)
• Strong stamina; comfortable lifting trays, moving quickly, and staying focused
• Clear communicator; anticipates needs
• Full availability, including nights/weekends
Responsibilities
• Reset and maintain tables, water service, bread service, and dining room readiness
• Support servers with running food, clearing/marking courses, and guest touchpoints
• Assist barista station: espresso drinks, drip coffee, tea service, station mise en place
• Stock and maintain FOH stations (glassware, linens, silver, ice, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness standards and support opening/closing side work
• Communicate guest needs and timing issues to managers and servers
Location: New Museum (Bowery, Manhattan)
Reports To: Restaurant General Manager
About
This role is essential to the rhythm of service. Expect a fast pace, a tight team, and a guest experience connected to the museum’s cultural energy.
Who You Are
You’re organized, proactive, and proud to support a great service team. You move quickly without cutting corners and enjoy mastering systems.
• 1+ year as SA/busser/runner or café experience preferred
• Barista/espresso experience strongly preferred (or eagerness to learn)
• Strong stamina; comfortable lifting trays, moving quickly, and staying focused
• Clear communicator; anticipates needs
• Full availability, including nights/weekends
Responsibilities
• Reset and maintain tables, water service, bread service, and dining room readiness
• Support servers with running food, clearing/marking courses, and guest touchpoints
• Assist barista station: espresso drinks, drip coffee, tea service, station mise en place
• Stock and maintain FOH stations (glassware, linens, silver, ice, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness standards and support opening/closing side work
• Communicate guest needs and timing issues to managers and servers
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
