Server Assistant - Salt & Ash

Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Halifax is seeking a Server Assistant to support the Front of House Management Team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting servers, and ensuring a positive guest experience. Ideal candidates will have restaurant experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience in a similar environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and proper setup of tables.
• Assist with food running and monitor food quality.
• Communicate guest feedback to servers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Ability to take direction

Professional urgency

Job description

Under the direction of the Front of House Management Team, Server Assistants provide support to Servers by inspecting all tables for the proper mise en place, cleanliness and completeness. They practice a high level of floor awareness and have exceptional knowledge of all food and beverage items. Server Assistants help with food running as well as monitor food quality to ensure Freehand presentation standards.

The Day to Day :

• Practice a high level of floor awareness and clear / clean as required
• Ensure that condiments are pre-portioned and the fridges are stocked with milk, cream, butter etc.
• Assist with food running, ensuring that plates arrive to the proper guest (no auctioning off)
• Monitor the cleanliness of section and ensure all materials and areas are clean and free from clutter
• Empty garbage, change linen bags and dispose of garbage and recycling
• Communicate to all Servers any comments or information provided by guests to ensure a positive, memorable experience
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience in a similar environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take direction and prioritize
• Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum