FOH Staff
Company
Emilia - Philadelphia
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
Job Details:
Emilia, Chef Greg Vernick's newest restaurant dedicated to the regional cuisines of Italy, is seeking a part-time experienced server, food runner and busser.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment, be eager to learn, and possess a desire to provide genuine hospitality to our guests. Candidates must be reliable, outgoing, organized, and should thrive in a team environment. Must be able to multi-task under pressure and communicate well.
The ideal candidates are:
• Naturally gracious and attentive to guest needs
• Experience serving in a fine dining atmosphere
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
• Professional, punctual, and proactive
• A strong interest in food, beverage, and hospitality
Server should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an upscale restaurant.
Food runners should have a minimum of 1 years' experience in hospitality preferably in a chef driven environment.
Bussers should have 1 years' experience in hospitality.
To apply, please submit your resume, a brief introduction, the position you're seeking and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!
In 2016, Chef/Owner Gregory Vernick was named “Chef of the Year” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Vernick Food & Drink earned a 4-Bell re-review from restaurant critic Craig Laban who called it the “Best Overall Restaurant” in the city. Chef Vernick received the 2017 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, elevating the restaurant onto the National level. Vernick's other restaurants are Vernick Coffee Bar in the Comcast Technology Center, and the Michelin recognized Vernick Fish at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Job Types: part-time with potential to become full-time.
Host are paid a competitive hourly wage based on experience
we offer a competitive hourly wage plus being part of our tip pool
Emilia, Chef Greg Vernick's newest restaurant dedicated to the regional cuisines of Italy, is seeking a part-time experienced server, food runner and busser.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment, be eager to learn, and possess a desire to provide genuine hospitality to our guests. Candidates must be reliable, outgoing, organized, and should thrive in a team environment. Must be able to multi-task under pressure and communicate well.
The ideal candidates are:
• Naturally gracious and attentive to guest needs
• Experience serving in a fine dining atmosphere
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
• Professional, punctual, and proactive
• A strong interest in food, beverage, and hospitality
Server should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an upscale restaurant.
Food runners should have a minimum of 1 years' experience in hospitality preferably in a chef driven environment.
Bussers should have 1 years' experience in hospitality.
To apply, please submit your resume, a brief introduction, the position you're seeking and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!
In 2016, Chef/Owner Gregory Vernick was named “Chef of the Year” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Vernick Food & Drink earned a 4-Bell re-review from restaurant critic Craig Laban who called it the “Best Overall Restaurant” in the city. Chef Vernick received the 2017 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, elevating the restaurant onto the National level. Vernick's other restaurants are Vernick Coffee Bar in the Comcast Technology Center, and the Michelin recognized Vernick Fish at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Job Types: part-time with potential to become full-time.
Host are paid a competitive hourly wage based on experience
we offer a competitive hourly wage plus being part of our tip pool
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What is the federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for restaurant jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Tipped employees receive a direct wage of $2.13 per hour when tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, restaurant jobs in United States follow a standard 40-hour workweek as of 2026. Any hours beyond 40 require overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate. Workers are entitled to at least one 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 8 hours in most states.
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