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FOOD + AMIGOSTwo of life’s most important ingredients. Adventurous and ever changing, Happy Monkey is a fun-loving Latin restaurant from world-renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Happy Monkey embraces fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a distinctly Latin approach to dining socially. A place to meet, eat and drink any night of the week.

Situated in vibrant Greenwich, Happy Monkey is the Vongerichten's first restaurant in Connecticut. Guests can expect to find the Chef’s legendary approach to cuisine and outstanding service–all set within a convivial, contemporary atmosphere that offers something decidedly new. Whether you’re sharing a few plates at our communal table, or enjoying a warm treat at our buzzing bar, you’ll be dining in a setting that puts friends first. And we can't wait to meet you.

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Happy Monkey is a dynamic restaurant located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Jean-Georges’ culinary vision has redefined industry standards and revolutionized the way we eat. Jean-Georges has developed several concepts in collaboration with a number of partners, all of whom share his desire to be the purveyor of tasteful, elegant and sophisticated experiences.

Happy Monkey has partnered with Michelin starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to create a freestanding independent restaurant and is seeking BACK SERVERS.

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a great team with amazing potential for growth, this is your perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level!

About the Role:

Job Description/Position Title: Back Servers

Reports to: Manager

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Job Details

Position requirements include the following:

-You must be prepared to participate in extensive food knowledge training

-Great communication skills and a willingness to engage with guests and team members in a professional and dignified manner

-We are committed to our mission of using local ingredients and inspiring a relationship with the table and planet and we are looking for other mission aligned team members.

-Holiday availability is required

-Opportunities for advancement within our growing company!

Happy Monkey is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Happy Monkey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Please note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.

We look forward to meeting you!

Working at Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges

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