Nightshade Noodle Bar - Server​/Bartenders

Nightshade Noodle Bar – Server/Bartender

Posted on February 12, 2026

Nightshade Noodle Bar is an acclaimed, Michelin Guide‑Recommended French‑Vietnamese tasting menu restaurant from Chef/Owner Rachel Miller
, a 2023 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Chef and a 2024 & 2025 semifinalist for Best Chef:
Northeast. We’re a small, tight‑knit team looking for a full‑time Server/Bartender to join us.

Located in downtown Lynn, Nightshade offers seven‑ to thirty‑course blind tasting experiences featuring local and luxury seafood, noodle dishes, unique tropical cocktails, and a thoughtful wine program. The space is known for its lush, moody “jungle” atmosphere and creative, high‑touch hospitality. Nightshade has earned a 5‑star review in The Boston Globe and has been named to The New York Times Top 25 Restaurants in Boston list for two consecutive years.

• Deliver a warm, attentive, deeply personalized experience for every guest.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of our daily‑changing menu and ingredients.
• Act as a liaison between guests and the chef, clearly communicating dietary restrictions, special occasions, and guest preferences.
• Demonstrate confidence with our beverage program: offering thoughtful pairings, describing selections, and selling premium wine and cocktail offerings.
• Execute both server and bartender duties as needed, including building cocktails to spec and managing bar guests.
• Maintain impeccable standards for glassware, linens, menus, and overall station cleanliness.

• 3–5 years’ experience serving and/or bartending in a fine‑dining or high‑end restaurant.
• Experience with Tock and Toast is a plus.
• Prior experience with rotating wine and spirits lists and comfort selling high‑value items.
• Confidence discussing and studying wine, with the ability to describe key attributes of major grape varieties and demonstrate a working understanding of classic regions.
• Unwavering dedication to hospitality that is warm, imaginative, and consistently excellent.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, run food, and clear tables efficiently and gracefully.
• Strong situational awareness with the ability to anticipate guest and team needs.
• Self‑motivated learner with pride in mastery, precision, and consistency.
• Positive, solutions‑oriented approach to challenges and feedback.
• Desire to grow and refine your craft in a high‑performing, supportive environment.
• Genuine appreciation for the hospitality industry and a strong commitment to professional growth.

This is a full‑time position, Thursday through Sunday. Shifts typically begin at 3:00 p.m. and generally end by 1:00 a.m., with occasional shorter training or project‑based shifts on Wednesdays. A typical work week is 34–37 hours. Nightshade is closed for two weeks each year for scheduled breaks.

This is an hourly, tipped‑equivalent role within our service‑fee model. Based on recent earnings, full‑time team members in this position typically achieve total annual compensation in the range of $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience and performance. Nightshade operates on a shorter work week to allow our team time to rest and recharge between demanding services.

Please note: this role is intended as your primary, full‑time employment. We are not currently considering applicants seeking part‑time or secondary work.

If this sounds like the right fit, please send:

• A short paragraph about why you’d be a great addition to our team
• Your current résumé

to the email address below with the subject line “Server/Bartender – Nightshade”. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employment Type(s): Full‑time

Base Pay: in the range of $80,000–$90,000 (depending on experience and performance)/year

Contact: Alexandra Caruso

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