Job Description

A new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, unveiling its highly anticipated opening: COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept, which is just two blocks from our COTE NYC location. 

Gracious Hospitality Management is first and foremost an outstanding hospitality company that conceptualizes Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We focus on both passion and profitability. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. GHM has been honored with receiving a Michelin star eight years in a row for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse & COTE Miami.

We follow a simple mantra: 🐓 + 🌾 + 🥬 + 🍗 = 😋

COQODAQ is expanding its weekday lunch service to include weekend brunch beginning in late Spring 2025 and is looking to fill front of house AM server assistant roles

Server Assistants (SA’s) are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for bussing and cleaning all customer tables while aiding Servers with steps of service. SA’s are paired with Servers in assigned sections of the restaurant. SA’s should never leave the floor without informing their Server and Management.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based and brewed coffee beverages using commercial-grade equipment.
• Operate, clean, and maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other barista tools in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels for coffee, milk, syrups, and barista supplies and communicate restocking needs to management.
• Follow all recipes and presentation guidelines to ensure consistency in every beverage served.
• Support beverage prep and drink running duties in collaboration with the bar team and assigned Server.
• Maintain a clean and organized barista station at all times, including wiping down surfaces and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Assist with quality control checks on all coffee-related items leaving the barista station.
• Complete any additional barista-related side work as assigned during setup and breakdown.
• Complete all assigned side work related to setup and breakdown of the coffee and tea station, dish pit area, dining room, and service hutches.
• Provide enthusiastic hellos and goodbyes to all incoming and departing customers.
• Provide exceptional service and hospitality to every customer.
• Greet all tables with beverage lists, explain offerings, and provide the beverage menu format. Offer a choice of bottled or filtered water and ensure selections are rung in and communicated with the section server.
• Mark tables with correct utensils once table orders are taken. Inform customers of the food items being delivered to their table.
• Run drinks from the bar to the assigned customer by table and position number.
• Clear dirty dishes and glassware from tables with elegance and finesse.
• Assist Servers to consistently deliver a quality experience for customers.
• Proactively communicate any pertinent table information to the assigned Server, including special occasions or customer dissatisfaction.
• Verify food delivery accuracy and quality-check customer needs.
• Assist customers with boxing up food and other support as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of coffee station, water station, refrigerators, and dining room.
• Assist with dish and glassware disposal as needed.
• Provide water, tea, and coffee service to customers throughout the night.
• Adhere to safety and health standards set forth by the Department of Health.
• Maintain service tools including trays, silverware, plate ware, glassware, scissors, and tongs.
• Train new employees as assigned.
• Assist other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Standards:

• Display knowledge of COQODAQ brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with customers, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience brewing espresso and coffee beverages in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, milk texturing, and equipment cleaning protocols.
• Passion for coffee and customer service with clear and warm communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow directions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and phone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism in high-paced environments.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible schedule availability (weekends, nights, and holidays required).
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Familiarity with POS, inventory, reservations, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay for
all advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range

$16.50—$16.50 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off

COQODAQ fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at people@coqodaq.com.

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