80-90k Annually

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 info@nightshadenoodlebar.com with the subject line “Server/Bartender – Nightshade”.

We look forward to hearing from you.