Nightshade Noodle Bar - Server/Bartenders

Nightshade Noodle Bar – Server/Bartenders

Posted on March 08, 2026

Lynn

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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. Qualifications & Key Competencies
• 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.

Schedule & Compensation

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.

To Apply: 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

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How to apply

Contact: Alexandra Caruso

Email: [email protected]

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